‘I’d still rather be where I am’ – Oscar Piastri bullish over F1 title chances despite seeing championship lead cut in US

Oscar Piastri is coming under increasing threat in the title race (AP Photo/John Locher)

Oscar Piastri remains confident in his Formula One world championship chances after Lando Norris and Max Verstappen slashed his lead at the United States Grand Prix.

Piastri endured a difficult weekend in Austin, colliding with McLaren team-mate Norris in Saturday’s sprint as both were dumped out before managing only fifth in the race as Verstappen eased to victory.

Norris’ second-place finish meant he cut the gap to Piastri to just 14 points, while Verstappen’s 33 points across the weekend saw him reduce his deficit to the leader by 23 points to 40.

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