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Oscar Piastri was forced to concede defeat to team-mate Lando Norris in the F1 title battle earlier this month.
Oscar Piastri plans to take a break from F1 during the winter break to recover from a disappointing season.
Despite leading the F1 drivers’ standings in 2025, Piastri lost the championship to Lando Norris after a tough final quarter of the year.
Piastri will be heading back to Australia to spend time with his family and friends before the new season starts.
He is looking forward to some time off from racing after a demanding season and is excited to recharge before facing the new challenges of the 2026 F1 season.
The upcoming season’s fresh technical regulations have led to an expanded pre-season testing schedule, making Piastri value his winter break even more.
