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Oscar Piastri dismisses George Russell’s F1 title contention in fiery declaration

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
June 22, 2025
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Oscar Piastri dismisses George Russell’s F1 title contention in fiery declaration

Formula One F1 - Spanish Grand Prix - Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain - May 30, 2025 McLaren's Oscar Piastri during practice REUTERS/Bruna Casas

In a thrilling turn of events at the Canadian Grand Prix, George Russell of Mercedes clinched a spectacular victory, leaving his competitors in the dust. However, current F1 title leader, Oscar Piastri, remains unfazed by Russell’s triumph, asserting that the Briton is not a serious contender for the championship this year.

Despite Russell’s impressive performance at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, where he outpaced Max Verstappen and teammate Kimi Antonelli, Piastri stands firm in his belief that Russell’s victory does not catapult him into the title fight. Piastri himself finished in fourth place after a dramatic late-race collision with fellow McLaren driver Lando Norris.

With Russell now sitting in fourth place in the F1 standings, a significant 62 points behind Piastri, the Australian driver confidently stated to the media that he does not view Russell as a championship protagonist. Piastri emphasized, “I don’t think so. I mean, George is quite a long way behind.”

Although Mercedes has shown flashes of speed throughout the season, it was only in Montreal that they were able to convert that pace into a race win. Piastri acknowledged McLaren as the benchmark in the first ten races and hinted at their ability to maintain their advantage in the upcoming competitions.

As the F1 season unfolds, all eyes are on the intense rivalry between the top drivers, with Russell making a statement with his recent victory. However, Piastri’s confidence in his own team’s long-term performance remains unshaken, setting the stage for an exhilarating battle for the championship title.

Join the racing enthusiasts at RacingNews365 as they delve into the controversial Canadian Grand Prix, discussing Red Bull’s protest against Russell’s win and the dramatic intra-team clash between Norris and Piastri.

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