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Oscar Piastri must embrace ruthless mentality to conquer F1 at McLaren, warns Damon Hill

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
January 12, 2026
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Oscar Piastri must embrace ruthless mentality to conquer F1 at McLaren, warns Damon Hill

BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - APRIL 11: Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren prepares to drive during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit on April 11, 2025 in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Steven Tee/LAT Images)

Oscar Piastri Must Get Ruthless to Succeed at McLaren, Says Damon Hill

In a bold call to arms, 1996 Formula 1 champion Damon Hill has thrown down the gauntlet for rising star Oscar Piastri, urging him to shed his courteous demeanor and adopt a more cutthroat approach at McLaren. As the 2025 season unfolds, Piastri is finding himself caught in a web of equal opportunities, but with the stakes higher than ever, Hill believes it’s time for the young driver to prioritize his own aspirations over team dynamics.

Throughout the season, McLaren has maintained that both Piastri and his teammate Lando Norris are given equal footing in their championship pursuits. However, that narrative took a controversial turn during the Monza Grand Prix, where Piastri was ordered to relinquish his hard-earned track position back to Norris following a lackluster pit stop. This decision raised eyebrows and has been scrutinized as a pivotal moment that could have detrimental effects on Piastri’s championship chase.

The drama reached a new low in Qatar, where both drivers faced disqualification due to excessive plank wear, marking a significant setback for Piastri. Hill, reflecting on this tumultuous event during a recent episode of the Drive To Wynn podcast, characterized the disqualification as “probably the worst he was going to feel after Qatar.” He emphasized the misfortunes Piastri has endured, stating, “He had some misfortune… and he’s lost out because of some decisions with McLaren trying to be fair.”

Hill further dissected the Monza incident, questioning the wisdom of sacrificing points when the championship is on the line. “Wow, that’s quite a big thing to do, isn’t it? To give points away to a guy you could be fighting for the world championship?” he exclaimed. The implications of such decisions could weigh heavily on Piastri as he reflects on his strategy moving forward.

As Norris has solidified his status as a title contender, fending off a fierce challenge from Max Verstappen, Piastri’s path to glory seems increasingly fraught with obstacles. Hill passionately asserts that for Piastri to truly contend for the title, he must adopt a more self-serving mindset. “Next year, if I were him, I’d be coming back saying, ‘Listen, I love the team, and it’s been great, but I have to think of myself,’” Hill proclaimed.

He reinforced the urgency of this change in perspective, reminding Piastri, “It’s my career. If the situation arises and you ask me to return points to my teammate, you have to ask yourself, why would I do that? I can’t afford to do that. I did it last year. That could have cost me the world championship.”

The message is clear: as the racing world watches closely, Oscar Piastri must break free from the shackles of team loyalty and embrace a fierce mentality if he hopes to grasp the championship trophy. The road ahead may be treacherous, but with Hill’s guidance, Piastri could emerge not just as a competitor, but as a formidable champion in his own right. Time will tell if he has the courage to heed this advice.

Tags: 1958-formula-1-season2025-formula-1-season2025-mclaren-f1-championshipdamon-hillLando NorrisOscar Piastri
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