Video: Piastri - From rookie to F1 title contender in his own words
Oscar Piastri on his 2025 F1 season so far, McLaren’s MCL39 pros and cons and where he has made the biggest gains since joining the grid in 2023
Oscar Piastri has a nine-point lead in the 2025 Formula 1 championship over team-mate Lando Norris, following the first 14 races of the season.
In an exclusive chat with Autosport, hosted at McLaren's Technology Centre, the Australian broke down the key details of his season so far. He picks the races that have been the highlights of his season so far, reveals the early pros and cons of McLaren's dominant MCL39 chassis, and how he plans to approach the remaining 10 races of the season.
Piastri also explains where he feels he's made the greatest strides since joining F1 in 2023, and how his growing stature and confidence in his driving is helping him in the races.
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