Oscar Piastri is feeling the pinch of the title race heating up after a disappointing weekend at the United States Grand Prix.

That is the view of one former F1 driver following the Australian giving up points to Lando Norris and Max Verstappen with a fifth-place finish and an opening lap crash in the sprint race.

One of the more stranger issues in Texas came at the back of the field with a driver defying orders to overtake his teammate.

Plus, a team principal for one of the sport’s most iconic names is breathing a sigh of relief after a public showing of support following speculation about a bombshell move.

AUSTIN, TEXAS - OCTOBER 18: Sixth placed qualifier Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren is interviewed during Qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of United States at Circuit of

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