Overview
- Piastri, speaking on the High Performance podcast, said he "didn't do a good enough job" in parts of 2025 after finishing third behind Lando Norris and Max Verstappen.
- He said a world title is within reach only if he has one of the best cars, noting that driver skill alone does not win in modern Formula 1.
- He used his 2025 Miami win from fourth on the grid to show why single standout races cannot replace consistent qualifying and race execution across a 24‑round season.
- He described his rivalry with Norris as hard but respectful, saying McLaren’s full data-sharing approach meant "you can’t hide" and helped keep tensions from turning toxic.
- With Bahrain and Saudi Arabia canceled due to conflict, F1 returns in Miami, where team boss Andrea Stella says McLaren will roll out a "completely new car," a change that could quickly shape Piastri’s title chances.