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Verstappen Baffled by Piastri's Form Slump
21 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Verstappen finds Oscar Piastri's recent performance drop very bizarre.
- Drivers express concern over potentially slippery conditions in Las Vegas.
- Piastri trails teammate Norris by 24 points with three races remaining.
Max Verstappen has voiced his surprise at Oscar Piastri's significant drop in performance during the latter half of the Formula 1 season. The four-time world champion described the situation as 'very bizarre' and something he did not anticipate. Piastri, who is currently 24 points behind McLaren teammate Lando Norris in the championship standings, has struggled to secure a podium finish in his last five races. Verstappen also commented on team dynamics, suggesting he would have reacted differently to certain situations Piastri has faced with McLaren.
