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Oscar Piastri’s title hopes took a further blow in Las Vegas qualifying as he wound up fifth while Lando Norris took pole
Oscar Piastri faced a setback in Las Vegas qualifying, finishing fifth on the grid behind team-mate Lando Norris, despite his recent poor form erasing his previous 34-point lead.
Currently, Piastri trails Norris by 24 points, having missed the podium in the last five races, needing a turnaround for a shot at the championship with two races left.
McLaren’s performance in qualifying showed promise after a challenging practice, with Piastri performing well but losing out in the final lap.
A yellow flag caused by Charles Leclerc impacted Piastri’s final lap, hindering his chances of improving his grid position.
Piastri acknowledged the difficulties but remains optimistic about his pace for the race and hopes for a strong performance to make up ground in the championship battle.
Las Vegas promises unpredictability, and Piastri aims to capitalize on any opportunities for a better outcome in the race ahead.
