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Oscar Piastri dramatically lost his grip on the top of the F1 drivers’ standings in the second half of the season, giving him much to learn from.
Oscar Piastri expressed his hunger and readiness to bounce back next season in Formula 1 after narrowly missing out on the drivers’ title to teammate Lando Norris.
During the latter part of the season, Piastri struggled, slipping to third in the standings, 13 points behind Norris despite holding a 34-point lead after Zandvoort.
Despite initially looking strong after the Dutch Grand Prix, Piastri faced setbacks such as a crash in Azerbaijan and poor results in Austin, Mexico City, and Brazil, impacting his championship chances.
Piastri acknowledges that he struggled on low-grip circuits, while performing better at high-grip tracks, according to McLaren.
Despite the disappointment of missing out on the title, Piastri gained valuable experience battling Norris and Max Verstappen, providing him with confidence for the upcoming season.
Looking ahead to 2026, Piastri is eager and prepared for the challenges, emphasizing the need to learn from the differences in cars and engines while showing confidence in his team and the progress he made during the previous season.”
