Oscar Piastri Remains Confident
After a challenging weekend in Austin, Oscar Piastri's lead in the Driver's standings has significantly decreased.
Despite the setbacks, Piastri believes he can still win the title, saying:
I still fully believe I can win the title
The weekend's events included a first-lap collision with teammate Lando Norris, resulting in Piastri's exit from Saturday's sprint, and a fifth-place finish in Sunday's main event.
- Norris closed the gap from 22 to 14 points
- Max Verstappen reduced his deficit from 104 to 40 points
With five rounds remaining and 141 points available, the competition for the 2025 world crown has intensified.
Author's summary: Piastri confident despite decreased lead.