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'Lando's not Superman': Oscar expects McLaren fair play

'Lando's not Superman': Oscar expects McLaren fair play

McLaren have lavished praise on defeated "team player" Oscar Piastri, but the Australian expects "fairness" from them now Lando Norris is F1 champion.

Piastri determined to regain 'unstoppable' feeling

Piastri determined to regain 'unstoppable' feeling

Piastri determined to regain 'unstoppable' feeling

Piastri determined to regain 'unstoppable' feeling

Despite his title disappointment, Oscar Piastri says he's determined to regain the "unstoppable" feeling he felt at times during his 2025 F1 campaign.

Norris pays tribute to Piastri after F1 world title win

Norris pays tribute to Piastri after F1 world title win

Norris pays tribute to Piastri after F1 world title win

Norris pays tribute to Piastri after F1 world title win

Lando Norris, world F1 champion after Max Verstappen won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, has saluted teammate Oscar Piastri for helping push him to the title.

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'I've got a chance': Piastri won't rule out F1 boilover

'I've got a chance': Piastri won't rule out F1 boilover

Oscar Piastri has warned he's not out of the Formula One title hunt yet, even if many only now have eyes on a Lando Norris-Max Verstappen duel for the crown.

Piastri only third as Verstappen takes pole in finale

Piastri only third as Verstappen takes pole in finale

Aussie Oscar Piastri's hopes of the world F1 crown have slumped after title rivals Max Verstappen and Lando Norris finished ahead in Abu Dhabi GP qualifying.

Piastri struggles as Norris leads Abu Dhabi practice

Piastri struggles as Norris leads Abu Dhabi practice

Lando Norris has made the best start of the title contenders in practice at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Oscar Piastri endured a truncated, disappointing day.

'Bring it home for everyone': Oscar clings on to dream

'Bring it home for everyone': Oscar clings on to dream

It's the longest of long shots, but Oscar Piastri is comforted by one particular title oddity as he dreams of bringing home the F1 crown to Australia.

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Would Oscar play kingmaker? Piastri ducks big question

Would Oscar play kingmaker? Piastri ducks big question

Would Oscar play kingmaker? Piastri ducks big question

Would Oscar play kingmaker? Piastri ducks big question

Oscar Piastri has swerved the question of whether he might help Lando Norris lift the world F1 title in Abu Dhabi, saying McLaren haven't discussed the issue.

Red Bull sorry for claims Antonelli let Norris pass him

Red Bull sorry for claims Antonelli let Norris pass him

Red Bull sorry for claims Antonelli let Norris pass him

Red Bull sorry for claims Antonelli let Norris pass him

Online abuse of Kimi Antonelli has forced Red Bull into reverse over their claim that the Mercedes driver allowed McLaren's Lando Norris to overtake in Qatar.

Piastri speechless at McLaren error as title hopes dive

Piastri speechless at McLaren error as title hopes dive

Piastri speechless at McLaren error as title hopes dive

Piastri speechless at McLaren error as title hopes dive

The F1 title race will go to the wire after Max Verstappen won the Qatar GP, a McLaren strategy error allowing him to overtake Oscar Piastri in the standings.

'Let's go, baby!' Piastri hails perfect day in Qatar GP

'Let's go, baby!' Piastri hails perfect day in Qatar GP

'Let's go, baby!' Piastri hails perfect day in Qatar GP

'Let's go, baby!' Piastri hails perfect day in Qatar GP

Australian ace Oscar Piastri has enjoyed a near-perfect day at the Qatar Grand Prix, winning the sprint and taking pole for the main race.

'Nice to be back': Piastri grabs pole for Qatar sprint

'Nice to be back': Piastri grabs pole for Qatar sprint

'Nice to be back': Piastri grabs pole for Qatar sprint

'Nice to be back': Piastri grabs pole for Qatar sprint

Aussie ace Oscar Piastri has enjoyed a fine start to a potentially decisive Qatar Grand Prix weekend, grabbing pole for the sprint race with Lando Norris third.

'The answer is no': Piastri won't hand Norris the crown

'The answer is no': Piastri won't hand Norris the crown

'The answer is no': Piastri won't hand Norris the crown

'The answer is no': Piastri won't hand Norris the crown

The F1 title is now a long shot for Oscar Piastri but he won't help teammate and favourite Lando Norris in Qatar while he still believes he has a chance.

More woe for Piastri: McLaren disqualified in Las Vegas

More woe for Piastri: McLaren disqualified in Las Vegas

More woe for Piastri: McLaren disqualified in Las Vegas

More woe for Piastri: McLaren disqualified in Las Vegas

Oscar Piastri has hit another speed bump in his chase for an F1 championship after being disqualified alongside McLaren teammate Lando Norris in Las Vegas.

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'Oscar's fighting back': McLaren boss hails Piastri

Australian contender Oscar Piastri is not done yet in his fight for the Formula One drivers' championship, his boss at McLaren insists.

'Compelling' season earns F1 flyer landmark honour

While Oscar Piastri's F1 season has stalled, his barnstorming start to 2025 has earned him the annual Don Award from the Sport Australia Hall Of Fame.

'This is about character': Piastri backed by ex-F1 ace

Oscar Piastri will have to show "character" after his recent F1 disappointments, says his manager, former Australian F1 ace Mark Webber.

Penalty seals Oscar's grim GP as Norris flies in Brazil

Australian hope Oscar Piastri finished fifth in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix as teammate Lando Norris won again to extend his F1 championship lead to 24 points.

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Advantage Norris: Piastri outpaced in sprint qualifying

Lando Norris has continued his recent superiority over Oscar Piastri, taking pole for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix sprint as the Australian only finished third.

Doohan F1 hopes sunk as Colapinto lands Alpine deal

Jack Doohan is being tipped for a racing return in Japan after his F1 dream was effectively buried by news that Franco Colapinto will continue with Alpine.

Defiant Piastri: 'I've still got what it takes to win'

Aussie F1 ace Oscar Piastri has given a defiant answer at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix to critics who say he can't handle the pressure in the championship race.

Norris overtakes Piastri on his way to top spot in F1

Lando Norris has reclaimed the lead in the drivers' championship from Australia's Oscar Piastri with victory in the Mexico Formula One Grand Prix.

Clean slate for duelling teammates in Mexico Grand Prix

Admitting his surprise at Max Verstappen's late season F1 championship challenge, Oscar Piastri says he and teammate Lando Norris have wiped the slate clean.

Verstappen turns the heat on Piastri, Norris in US Prix

Max Verstappen has toppled title-tussling McLaren pair Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to claim pole position for Saturday's sprint at the United States GP.

Piastri rages over 'unfair' Norris to mar McLaren title

Oscar Piastri has raged about teammate Lando Norris not playing fair at the Singapore GP, marring McLaren's big day as they took the constructors crown.

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