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Driver Coach Points Out Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc’s Brilliance That Oscar Piastri Failed to Match in Jeddah

Oscar Piastri, starting from P2 on the grid, had only one thing in mind when the lights went off in Jeddah—win the Grand Prix and lead the championship standings.

Oscar Piastri News / Yardbarker / April 22

Oscar Piastri’s rapid rise in F1 shows no signs of slowing

Since joining McLaren in 2023, Piastri has displayed remarkable consistency, finishing on the podium in all but one race this season.

Oscar Piastri wins F1 Saudi Arabian GP, leads drivers' standings

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Formula One News / The SportsRush / April 21

Zak Brown Is Ready to Manage ‘Inevitable’ Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris Clash, but Predicts ‘Disappointment’ for Everyone

Last weekend’s Saudi Arabian GP has put all doubts to rest about who are the leading contenders for the championship this season. The MCL39 has been a cut above the rest, and the duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris have shared four wins amongst themselves in the opening five rounds of the championship.

Formula One News / The SportsRush / April 21

Frederic Vasseur Reveals ‘One Area’ Lewis Hamilton Is Losing Against Teammate Charles Leclerc

Ferrari finally secured its first podium finish of 2025 at the Saudi Arabian GP last weekend. But those expecting seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton’s name up there would’ve felt disappointed.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / April 21

Oscar Piastri Reacts to His Race Win at the Saudi Arabia GP

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after an eventful race, which produced many interesting moments and controversies throughout.

Formula One News / Larry Brown Sports / April 20

Verstappen penalty helps Piastri win Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen penalty helps Oscar Piastri win Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri took advantage of Max Verstappen being assessed a 5-second penalty for going off the track on the opening turn and won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on Sunday.

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Formula One News / F1 on SI / April 20

Christian Horner Reacts to Time Penalty on Max Verstappen in Oscar Piastri Racing Battle

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner expressed his satisfaction with the time penalty issued to Max Verstappen during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Formula One News / BBC Sport / April 20

F1: Chequered Flag

Harry, Sam and Andrew look back at the race in Jeddah won by Oscar Piastri.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / April 20

Brundle: Calm head will pay dividends for Piastri in championship battle

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri captured the race win in Saudi Arabia and took the lead of the Drivers' Championship. Piastri exhibited a true champion's drive on Sunday in Jeddah, showcasing incredible pace while conserving some speed in his tires just in case it was needed.

Oscar Piastri News / Field Level Media / April 20

Oscar Piastri wins F1 Saudi Arabian GP, leads drivers' standings

McLaren's Oscar Piastri cruised to the victory in the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on Sunday to move atop the driver's championship after five races on the season.

Brundle: Calm head will pay dividends for Piastri in championship battle

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Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / April 20

2025 Saudi Arabian GP: Piastri Triumphs After Verstappen Penalty

Round Five of the 2025 F1 season returned to Jeddah for the Saudi Arabian GP. The 2025 Saudi Arabian GP delivered drama from lights out to the chequered flag, with Oscar Piastri took victory in a race marked by bold overtakes, first-lap chaos, and a penalty that may very well have changed the course of the Championship.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / April 19

George Russell Hoping for Verstappen-Piastri Battle at Saudi GP

George Russell qualified in P3 in Jeddah, missing out on pole position by just one tenth of a second. Russell has been one of the most impressive drivers of the season during the first few races.

Formula One News / The SportsRush / April 19

Christian Horner Identifies Tough Task in Oscar Piastri for ‘Pole-Sitter’ Max Verstappen

Despite struggling with the usual balance issues and pace deficit of the RB21, Max Verstappen once again pulled out a miraculous lap during qualifying for the Saudi Arabian GP on Saturday.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / April 15

Bahrain Crown Prince Hosts Exclusive Celebration for F1 Drivers After Oscar Piastri's Win

In a sport where glitz and exclusivity are standard, the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend managed to take things to another level—off-track. Following McLaren’s

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / April 14

Oscar Piastri Gains 20 Points on Lando Norris Since Chinese GP

Oscar Piastri’s rise in Formula 1 was always expected—but few anticipated just how rapidly he would ascend in 2025. Since the Chinese Grand Prix, the McLaren prodigy has scored 72 points—outscoring his highly-rated teammate Lando Norris by 20 points, and even eclipsing Max Verstappen and George Russell in that stretch.

Formula One News / Larry Brown Sports / April 13

Oscar Piastri wins Bahrain Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri won the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday, going from the pole to controlling the race and claiming victory.

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Formula One News / Field Level Media / April 13

Oscar Piastri dominant in Bahrain Grand Prix win

Oscar Piastri won his second Formula One race of the season, riding the pole position into a victory in the Bahrain Grand Prix. With his fourth career victory, Piastri moved into second place in the driver standings, three points behind his McLaren teammate, Lando Norris.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / April 13

McLaren Dominant in Bahrain as Piastri Wins the Grand Prix

Following a dominant introduction to the 2025 F1 Season, McLaren headed to Bahrain ahead of the pack. It was a weekend to remember for McLaren in Bahrain.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / April 13

Max Verstappen Calls Oscar Piastri a ‘Serious Title Contender’: ‘He’s More Stable Now’

The F1 world order is shifting before our eyes. After just three races of the 2025 season, Oscar Piastri has transformed from incredible young talent to bona fide championship contender, and none other than four-time reigning world champion Max Verstappen has taken notice.

Formula One News / SportsMole / April 10

Piastri eyes 2025 title, sees Norris as main rival

Oscar Piastri is unwavering in his belief that he can claim the Formula 1 world championship in 2025. Achieving that would be a tall order on paper, with the Australian trailing both his McLaren teammate and current points leader Lando Norris, as well as Red Bull's Max Verstappen, in the standings.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / April 7

Marko: Piastri 'looked like the faster driver' for McLaren in Japan

McLaren saw a familiar story unfold at the Japanese GP – Max Verstappen claiming victory despite being at a car disadvantage. Norris and Piastri paid the price for mistakes in qualifying, with the Dutchman asserting himself in the title race at Suzuka.

Formula One News / Larry Brown Sports / March 23