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Oscar Piastri’s stunning title collapse: can he recover from this crushing F1 blow?

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
January 9, 2026
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Oscar Piastri’s stunning title collapse: can he recover from this crushing F1 blow?

May 3, 2025; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; McLaren driver Oscar Piastri (81) reacts after finishing second during the F1 Miami Grand Prix Sprint Race at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Oscar Piastri’s Title Dream Crumbles: No Sympathy from Former F1 Star!

In a shocking twist of fate, Oscar Piastri, once the golden boy of Formula 1, has seen his dreams of clinching the 2025 F1 drivers’ title slip through his fingers. The McLaren prodigy had been riding high, dominating much of the season, only to succumb to a devastating series of late-season misfortunes that allowed his teammate Lando Norris to snatch the championship from under him. Former F1 driver Johnny Herbert is unapologetic, claiming he has zero sympathy for Piastri following this dramatic downfall.

Piastri had been in a commanding position, leading the championship with a solid 34-point advantage. Yet, a cascade of missteps in crucial races, particularly in the challenging low-grip conditions of Austin and Mexico City, left him reeling. The catastrophic crash in Azerbaijan during a weekend marred by errors sealed his fate, pushing him to a disappointing third place behind the relentless Max Verstappen.

Herbert, a seasoned veteran of the sport, did not mince words in his assessment of Piastri’s mental fortitude. “I don’t feel sympathy for Oscar,” he declared, emphasizing that despite a “great season,” Piastri ultimately let the championship slip away. “It was a strong end to the season as well, he had that massively strong start and everything seemed to be in his favour. But for some reason, he let it fall through his fingers,” Herbert lamented.

The crux of Herbert’s critique centers on Piastri’s perceived lack of mental strength at pivotal moments. “He missed a slam dunk,” Herbert said, insisting that had a driver of Verstappen’s caliber been in Piastri’s position, the outcome would have been drastically different. “Max would not allow that to have happened. Nor did Lando at the end of the day. He grew and took on the mantle of being the team number 1,” he added.

As the dust settles on a tumultuous season, all eyes are on Piastri. Will he rise from this setback and reclaim his status as a title contender? The sporting world watches with bated breath as the young driver must now confront the mental challenges that could either make or break his promising career.

In the broader context of Formula 1, the excitement continues as the 2026 regulations loom on the horizon. The introduction of movable wings, increased electrical power in hybrid systems, and a commitment to 100% sustainable fuel promise to revolutionize the sport. Fans are eager to keep up with these developments, especially with the upcoming F1 calendar ready to be integrated into their devices.

As the saga unfolds, one thing remains clear: Oscar Piastri’s road to redemption will be one of the most compelling narratives to follow in the coming seasons. Will he harness the lessons learned from this heart-wrenching experience to emerge stronger and more formidable? Only time will tell.

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