P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Oscar Piastri looked set to claim the 2025 title before a late loss of form had him slip to third in the final standings.
Oscar Piastri acknowledged his weaknesses after his late setback in the 2025 F1 championship battle, vowing to improve for the upcoming season.
Despite an initial lead last August, Piastri’s form declined after the Azerbaijan GP, allowing Lando Norris and Max Verstappen to surpass him in the standings.
Piastri struggled in a few races but managed to rally towards the end of the season in Qatar and Abu Dhabi.
The Australian driver is focused on understanding the new car dynamics and aims to adapt quickly to the changes for the 2026 championship.
Piastri feels optimistic about the upcoming season, aiming to build on his past experiences and lessons learned from the previous year.
He is determined to work on his weaknesses and enhance his performance to challenge Norris for the title in the new season.
