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Verstappen Calls Piastri's Decline 'Bizarre' Amid Title Race

11/21/2025

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Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) described Oscar Piastri (McLaren) as having a "very bizarre" decline in performance.
Lando Norris has surged ahead with wins in Mexico and Brazil.
Verstappen said he needs a lot of luck to reclaim the title.
McLaren's mistakes have allowed Verstappen to close the gap.
Verstappen said Red Bull would have handled penalties differently.

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Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) described Oscar Piastri (McLaren) as having a "very bizarre" decline in performance.
Lando Norris has surged ahead with wins in Mexico and Brazil.
Verstappen said he needs a lot of luck to reclaim the title.
McLaren's mistakes have allowed Verstappen to close the gap.
Verstappen said Red Bull would have handled penalties differently.