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Oscar Piastri was content with complying with team orders at McLaren last year – but a world champion thinks he should change his approach.
Damon Hill, the 1996 F1 champion, has advised Oscar Piastri to adopt a more selfish approach in his dealings with McLaren. McLaren emphasized equal opportunities for Piastri and his teammate Lando Norris during the 2025 season. However, controversies arose, such as a call in Monza for Piastri to give back his track position to Norris after a slow pit stop. Piastri faced setbacks as the season progressed, culminating in a disqualification in Qatar due to excessive plank wear. Hill considers this disqualification as Piastri’s lowest point of the season. Looking ahead, Hill suggests that Piastri should prioritize his own career and be more assertive in situations that could affect his championship chances.
