Piastri Faces Tight Championship Battle as Rivals Close In

Oscar Piastri's Formula 1 championship lead narrows after finishing fifth in the United States Grand Prix. Teammate Lando Norris and Red Bull's Max Verstappen close in, reducing Piastri's advantage. Piastri and McLaren face a challenging final stretch with five races left, starting in Mexico City.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Austin | Updated: 23-10-2025 10:18 IST | Created: 23-10-2025 10:18 IST
Piastri Faces Tight Championship Battle as Rivals Close In
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Oscar Piastri's lead in the Formula 1 championship is under threat as rivals Lando Norris and Max Verstappen make significant gains at the United States Grand Prix.

Piastri finished in a disappointing fifth place, while Verstappen claimed victory, tightening the championship race. With just five races remaining, the pressure mounts on Piastri.

Despite still holding a 14-point lead over Norris and 40 points over Verstappen, Piastri acknowledges the rising tension and competition. As contenders close in, the championship battle promises to be an intense showdown.

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