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Yes, losing a championship he led after 15 rounds – and by as many as 34 points – hurt. Yes, having to grimace his way through the McLaren celebrations after his teammate took the championship stung. But once that wore off, Piastri could use context to console himself that he’s doing almost everything right.
Piastri has nine wins in three seasons, equal third-best (with Mark Webber) among Australian drivers; after their first three years, the drivers he fought for the title with in 2025 had five podiums (Norris) and three victories (Verstappen) respectively.
Not since Alan Jones in 1980 has Australia had a more realistic path to a world championship. Piastri has proved his ceiling is high enough. Raise his floor, and …
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