LAS VEGAS: Oscar Piastri said there had been some “tough moments” as his commanding Formula One lead evaporated, but he was “looking forward to getting back in the car in Vegas” this weekend. The Australian started the season in style with four wins in the first nine races. After his fifth victory in round 15 in the Netherlands, Piastri led McLaren team-mate Lando Norris by 34 points. Yet, going into round 22 in Nevada this weekend, Piastri trails Norris by 24 points. “I was particularly strong in the first half of the season.

LAS VEGAS: Oscar Piastri said there had been some “tough moments” as his commanding Formula One lead evaporated, but he was “looking forward to getting back in the car in Vegas”…

McLaren's title contenders Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri struggle in first practice at the Las Vegas Grand Prix as Charles Leclerc sets the pace.

McLaren's Lando Norris takes pole position in a wet qualifying session for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with title rival Oscar Piastri fifth.

McLaren's Lando Norris moves closer to his first world title with second place in the Las Vegas Grand Prix behind Red Bull's Max Verstappen.