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Oscar Piastri to use ‘Max Verstappen lessons’ in Lando Norris title rematch
Oscar Piastri looks to Max Verstappen’s late 2025 charge for inspiration in his 2026 title rematch against Lando Norris, after a turbulent season.
Despite holding a 34-point lead over Norris and a 104-point lead over Verstappen following the Dutch GP, team orders in Italy affected Piastri’s mindset, leading to a series of setbacks.
Crashes, penalties, and on-track incidents plagued Piastri’s season, allowing Norris and Verstappen to overtake him in the championship rankings.
Piastri acknowledges the need to learn from his own mistakes and the impressive comeback of Verstappen, aiming to improve for the upcoming season.
Reflecting on the challenges faced in 2026, Piastri aims to apply these lessons to enhance his performance and championship hopes in the future.
