Oscar Piastri has rubbished claims that McLaren is sabotaging him after the Aussie lost the lead in the F1 drivers’ championship last weekend.

Norris’ triumph in Mexico City last week saw him gain the title lead for the first time in 15 rounds.

He leads Piastri by one point, with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen just 36 points back.

It means the Aussie must now must come from behind with just four rounds remaining if he is to clinch a maiden title, which appears to be a tall task given he has finished behind Norris in the last five Grand Prixs.

Piastri’s form slump has seen rumours swirl that McLaren is favouring Norris in the title race.

The British driver has been booed twice this season, including in Monza, where Piastri was told to give second place back to his teammate due to a slow pit

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