Oscar Piastri has led the 2025 F1 championship since April. But a poor run of recent form means his place is now under major threat

Oscar Piastri felt a lack of comfort or pace were major factors in the Australian only finishing fifth in Sunday's United States Grand Prix.

Piastri started the race sixth on the grid and, despite a solid launch, was unable to challenge Lewis Hamilton ahead

In a gripping turn of events, Oscar Piastri's grip on the Formula 1 championship is loosening. After the thrilling United States Grand Prix, where his McLaren teammate Lando Norris and fierce competitor Max Verstappen ramped up their scores,

McLaren F1 stars Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris both lost out at the United States Grand Prix on Sunday after a disqualification decision made by the team. The papaya pair were no match for Max Verstappen across the race weekend in Austin, as the champion left COTA with the maximum 33 points on offer.

Formula 1 championship leader Oscar Piastri says McLaren does not need to prioritise one driver over the other, as four-time world champion Max Verstappen continues to narrow the deficit to both.

Oscar Piastri has denied that his momentum in the Formula 1 championship battle is wilting as he insisted that he

Oscar Piastri said he still had full confidence in his ability to win the Formula One championship, and no major concerns, despite a tough weekend in Texas that saw rivals slash his overall lead.

Who's at the head of the pack in this year's Formula 1 driver standings? Not Max Verstappen? Not Lewis Hamilton. It's Oscar Piastri, F1's 24-year-old Australian sensation.

The McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collided on the first lap and were immediately out of the race, and Verstappen capitalized by taking the maximum amount of points to cut into his deficit in the drivers' championship standings.