Piastri urges F1 grid to remember one key thing when racing wheel-to-wheel

The McLaren driver has stepped up this year and not backed down when in a duel with reigning champion Max Verstappen.

Piastri took control on the opening lap in Saudi Arabia when Verstappen tried to go around the outside at Turn 1.

The guidelines around wheel-to-wheel combat have been under fire a lot recently as they remain somewhat unclear.

Piastri feels that every battle is unique but the guidelines are not rules that are set in stone. He said in the press conference ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix: "I think the first important thing to point out is that they are guidelines.

The McLaren's crashed last time out in Canada but Piastri is adamant McLaren won't change their Papaya rules.

Piastri went missing at times last year, but has taken a significant step forward on Sunday afternoons.

His superb weekend in Spain was critical after Norris won at Monaco and the Australian now leads the championship by 22 points.

Qualifying has also taken a step forward with four pole positions so far. This is vitally important with overtaking being so difficult in F1.

Piastri has all the hallmarks of a world champion, while Norris continues to flounder and make errors.