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Martin Brundle observes Oscar Piastri struggling to adapt to 2026 regulations after a strong 2025 season. Piastri currently sits seventh in the standings, trailing championship leader Kimi Antonelli by 221 points as McLaren faces car adaptability issues.
Oscar Piastri believes McLaren will not find magic answers for its performance issues before the 2026 season ends. Team principal Andrea Stella suggests underlying problems with the MCL40 may not be resolved until the 2027 car, leaving McLaren with a narrow 7 point lead over Red Bull.
Lando Norris secured the 2026 drivers' championship after a season-long battle with Oscar Piastri, who matched him with seven race wins each. This internal competition propelled McLaren to its first constructors' title since 1998.
Lando Norris extended his championship lead to 24 points over Oscar Piastri after winning the Interlagos Grand Prix. Piastri finished fifth following a ten second penalty and difficulties managing hard tyre compounds during the second stint.
Lando Norris leads Oscar Piastri by a single point in the 2026 Drivers' Championship following his tenth victory of the season in Mexico City. While Norris holds the psychological edge, Piastri remains a consistent threat as the championship battle intensifies.