McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown claimed he was "glad to have the weekend behind us" after the United States Grand Prix ended with a P2 and P5 for Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, respectively. According to the American, Piastri "never really felt comfortable" in the car this weekend and lacked confidence in it.

Oscar Piastri has led the 2025 F1 championship since April. But a poor run of recent form means his place is now under major threat

With a controlled victory on race day in Austin, Max Verstappen has closed to just 40 points behind Oscar Piastri with five race weekends to go, having entered the event 63 points down on the Australian.

Piastri started the race sixth on the grid and, despite a solid launch, was unable to challenge Lewis Hamilton ahead

Oscar Piastri refuses to roll over under the pressure of this tense World Championship fight, despite the presence of team-mate Lando Norris and reigning world champion Max Verstappen

In a gripping turn of events, Oscar Piastri's grip on the Formula 1 championship is loosening. After the thrilling United States Grand Prix, where his McLaren teammate Lando Norris and fierce competitor Max Verstappen ramped up their scores,

Oscar Piastri felt a lack of comfort or pace were major factors in the Australian only finishing fifth in Sunday's United States Grand Prix.

McLaren boss Andrea Stella has refused to rule out picking a number one driver to see off the threat of Max Verstappen. The Dutchman is now just 40 points behind championship leader Oscar Piastri after scoring maximum points across the Sprint weekend in Austin.

Oscar Piastri says he is lacking comfort and confidence in his McLaren at the United States Grand Prix after qualifying sixth and seeing Max Verstappen take further points out of his championship lead.

There is speculation that McLaren granted Oscar Piastri priority in qualifying as Lando Norris' "repercussion" for breaking the team's rule.