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Oscar Piastri has to entirely forget about missing out on the F1 drivers’ championship when he returns for the 2026 season, says Jacques Villeneuve.
Jacques Villeneuve believes Oscar Piastri needs to come back to F1 after the winter break as a “completely new man” following the disappointment of losing the drivers’ championship. Piastri, who led the standings for most of the 2025 season, fell 13 points short of Lando Norris in the final tally, with Max Verstappen separating the McLaren duo. Despite a solid lead going into the final races, Piastri’s form dipped, with subpar performances in key races leading to the loss of his advantage. Villeneuve emphasized the importance of toughness in F1 and suggested Piastri must start fresh in the upcoming season, putting the title defeat behind him. The former champion hopes Piastri returns as a new and rejuvenated driver, ready to tackle the challenges of the new season without dwelling on the past.
