Piastri still hoping to win races to set up 2027 title bid

Oscar Piastri still aims to secure wins to set himself up for a potential 2027 Formula One championship bid. Though his title hopes have faded for another season, the Australian contends he is maximizing his chances of a championship challenge in 2027 by winning at least one race. This comes after a disappointing year following his 2025 highs, and as Mercedes drivers exit the scene, McLaren seeks to overtake Ferrari in the constructors' standings.

Piastri, 25, was 31 points clear of British teammate Lando Norris after the September 7 Italian Grand Prix last year, but has won only seven of 16 races and trails Mercedes champion Kimi Antonelli by 151 points. Piastri told Reuters at the Spanish Grand Prix that while he would love to win one or two more races, the ultimate goal is to secure championships.

He admits that beating Mercedes is difficult but believes they have a reasonable chance of beating Ferrari.