Piastri Leads F1 Championship with Five Wins in Nine Races

Oscar Piastri is on the verge of making history as the only Australian to win six or more Formula One races in a single season after securing five wins in the first nine races of the 2025 campaign. At 24 years old, Piastri leads his McLaren teammate Lando Norris by 10 points in the championship and has been on the podium for the last eight races, matching the record held by Australian world champions Jack Brabham and Alan Jones, who won five races in a season with fewer total races. Despite the impressive statistics, Piastri remains focused on winning more races and ultimately securing the world championship. He expects the Canadian Grand Prix at Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve to continue the pattern of McLaren dominance, with strong competition anticipated from reigning champion Max Verstappen and a competitive Mercedes team. Piastri acknowledged there were moments he wished he could rerun but emphasized his goal of fighting for the championship rather than just accumulating impressive stats. He is confident in his performance and the car’s competitiveness going into the weekend, aiming for continued success.