Oscar Piastri has demonstrated remarkable progress in his third Formula 1 season, securing six victories and reaching the podium 12 times in 2025. After 14 races, the Australian leads the drivers’ standings with a nine-point advantage over his teammate Lando Norris, heading into the Dutch Grand Prix with 10 race weekends remaining.
Piastri’s ongoing development in Formula 1 progress stems not only from his driving skill but also from improvements beyond the racetrack that have enhanced his overall performance during race weekends.
Strategies Behind Piastri’s Enhanced Race Performance
After accumulating 292 points in 2024, Piastri requires only eight more points to match last season’s total. Aside from a costly error at his home race in Albert Park and missing the podium in Canada, he has consistently finished in the top three at every other Grand Prix this year. His success, however, is driven more by off-track preparations than changes made behind the wheel.
I kind of felt like I left last year with a lot of the tools I needed, if not all of them, but it was just that I couldn’t really get them all together on the same weekend – there’s kind of flashes of it through different sessions,
says Piastri to The Race.
He adds that the main improvement has been his ability to combine those tools consistently across race weekends rather than reinventing his racing style. His increased focus on physical fitness, mental readiness, and a thorough analysis of past race performances has contributed to consistent gains in performance.
I’ve definitely dug very deep across a lot of areas in terms of trying to find more performance everywhere. And that’s not necessarily just been on track – in terms of trying to be fitter than ever, being mentally ready for the season ahead. But then also going into the actual technical details of driving, looking at which races went well last year, which didn’t, and why.
This year all that extra work on finding those little bits, instead of needing to be perfect to beat everyone else, you can still have these little mistakes, and it’s still enough.
The Prospect of Making Australian Motorsport History
With ten races left in the season, 24-year-old Piastri is positioning himself to become the first Australian world champion in Formula 1 since Alan Jones in 1980. As he approaches a milestone victory tally, Piastri stands one win away from surpassing Daniel Ricciardo and equaling his mentor Mark Webber’s number of Grand Prix wins.
To become the most successful Australian driver in Formula 1 history by wins, Piastri would need seven more victories to eclipse Jack Brabham’s 14 and Alan Jones’s 12 career wins. His ongoing strong performances highlight the growing momentum in his bid for the championship and a prominent place in Australian motorsport legacy.
Emerging Talent Guided by Industry Expertise
The story of Piastri’s rapid rise has captured the interest of experts like Henry Cheal, a seasoned sports journalist and editor who follows motorsports closely. Cheal’s insights span a broad spectrum of racing disciplines, ranging from Formula 1 to MotoGP, reflecting deep knowledge of the competitive world that Piastri navigates. This context enriches understanding of the challenges and achievements shaping Piastri’s career.
As the Formula 1 season advances, attention will remain on how Piastri maintains his form and handles pressure against fierce competition. His continued progression embodies a mix of raw talent, diligent preparation, and strategic thinking that could ultimately lead to a historic championship victory.
