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Oscar Piastri believes he now retains the attributes to mount a title bid in F1 in 2025 having worked hard to address the weaknesses he pinpointed 12 months ago.
Piastri’s sophomore F1 season was successful, contributing to McLaren’s Constructors’ Championship win for the first time since 2008, although finishing 82 points behind team-mate Lando Norris. McLaren implemented team orders unsuccessfully to challenge Max Verstappen for the Drivers’ title. Piastri aims to avoid a support role in future seasons, feeling well-prepared for a shot at the World Championship in 2025 with McLaren’s competitive MCL39. Improving his one-lap pace is key after struggling in qualifying against Norris last season, but Piastri is optimistic about addressing weaknesses and aiming for consistent performance to contend for the championship. Through winter review, Piastri identified areas for enhancement, aiming to eliminate weaker weekends and compete at his best consistently in the upcoming season.
