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Piastri says early success critical for title chase

​Oscar Piastri says last year’s championship success for Max Verstappen proves how important it is to capitalize on early race opportunities, following his victory in the Chinese Grand Prix. Verstappen won seven of the first 10 races last season but then came under pressure in the second half of the year as both McLaren and Ferrari closed in on Red Bull, with the Dutchman winning just twice in the remaining 14 rounds. Piastri took his first win of the season in impressive style in China, and says he’s not overly focusing on the title picture but is aware of how important early wins could be. “It's very, very early, clearly, but I think no matter how short or long the championship...
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