McLaren want answers after Piastri burnt by double blow
Oscar Piastri began 2026 trying to become Australia's first world champion in 46 years, but both he and McLaren's woes have already left his hopes in disarray.
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It sucks: F1 season starts with new cars in spotlight
Lando Norris claims Formula One's new cars are the worst the sport has had, unhappy with them ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.
‘Sorry’ Piastri crashes before home GP, Russell wins
Australian Oscar Piastri has crashed before even making it to the start line for his home F1 grand prix, with George Russell claiming victory in Melbourne.
‘Stronger’ Piastri has world champion traits: ex boss
Oscar Piastri is attempting to become Australia's first F1 world champion in 46 years and the traits he needs to do so have been there since he was a teen.
No rebellious streak: Why Piastri will play team game
Australian Oscar Piastri says he will only blow his shot at a title if he stopped playing the team game at McLaren, with no plans to defy orders in 2026.
Ferrari flies as Piastri recovers from shaky start
Oscar Piastri has produced the sixth-fastest time in the opening practice session for the Australian F1 Grand Prix, with Ferrari the early pacesetters.
McLaren lash team-order critics as Piastri sets pace
Oscar Piastri has gone quickest on the first day of practice for the Australian grand prix, as his team boss hit out at so-called conspiracy theorists.
Piastri faces uphill battle as Mercedes claim front row
Oscar Piastri will need to defy history to win the Australian Grand Prix after George Russell led a Mercedes front-row lock out and left the local hope fifth.
Sports bosses ‘closely monitoring’ Middle East conflict
Australian Grand Prix organisers are among sports organisations closely following the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East.
Piastri shines but Norris warns McLaren have work to do
Oscar Piastri had another fruitful day at Bahrain pre-season testing, but his world champion teammate Lando Norris suggested McLaren were still off the pace.
Oscar defends McLaren, expects ‘fair shot’ at F1 title
As he awaits his step into F1's season of the unknown, Oscar Piastri believes he can show he's not just a "nice person" but is ready to be world champion.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
‘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.
‘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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Piastri’s horror day as Verstappen tightens title race
Max Verstappen has moved further into the F1 title picture by winning the sprint then taking pole in Texas while leader Oscar Piastri crashed then struggled.
‘I’m only human’: Piastri eyes Baku bounce back
Oscar Piastri has had more than a week to contemplate his worst grand prix yet but the championship leader is confident he'll bounce back in Singapore.
Piastri bounces back as fastest in Singapore practice
Australian Oscar Piastri has quickly bounced back from his Baku nightmare to set the fastest time on the first day of practice at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Advantage Oscar: Piastri pips Norris in qualifying duel
Oscar Piastri pronounced himself satisfied after finishing third in qualifying to gain an advantage over fifth-placed teammate Lando Norris at the Singapore 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.
Piastri ‘deserved’ Belgian Grand Prix victory: Norris
Australia's Oscar Piastri has won a rain-affected Belgian Grand Prix to open up a 16-point lead over world title rival and McLaren teammate Lando Norris.