Piastri-Norris Battle Intensifies at Austrian GP Amid Title Race Clash
Piastri-Norris Battle Intensifies at Austrian GP Amid Title Race Clash

Piastri-Norris Battle Intensifies at Austrian GP Amid Title Race Clash

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At the Austrian Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri finished second behind his McLaren teammate Lando Norris after a race filled with intense battles and challenges. Piastri faced significant obstacles, including being run off the track by Alpine's Franco Colapinto, who was later penalized, and blocked by Pierre Gasly, prompting Piastri to vent his frustration on team radio by saying, 'Alpine still manages to find a way to f**k me over all these years later,' referencing his controversial departure from Alpine in 2022. The race included a near-disastrous moment for Piastri when he locked his wheels while attempting to pass Norris, which he later acknowledged as pushing the limits too far. Norris's victory reduced Piastri's championship lead to 15 points, setting up a tense rivalry between the two McLaren drivers as the season progresses. Despite Piastri's frustration, McLaren team principal Andrea Stella praised his accountability after the wheel-locking incident and emphasized the team's unity. Earlier in qualifying, Piastri was also hindered by a yellow flag caused by Gasly's spin, which prevented him from improving his lap time and starting higher on the grid.

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