Oscar Piastri views the current drivers' championship as a contest primarily between himself and McLaren teammate Lando Norris. Piastri's recent triumph at the Belgian Grand Prix, coupled with a second-place finish in the sprint race, has extended his lead over Norris to 16 points. McLaren's performance this season has been impressive, winning 10 out of the first 13 races and establishing a significant 268-point gap over Ferrari in the team standings.

McLaren's recent form includes three consecutive one-two finishes in Austria, Great Britain, and Belgium. This achievement echoes their historic run from Mexico to France in 1988 with Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna. The team has secured 10 victories in 2025, matching their best single-season record since 2005. Only twice have they surpassed this tally, with 12 wins in 1984 and 15 in 1988.

Piastri acknowledges that while he and Norris are leading the charge, competition remains fierce. "I suppose so," he said when asked if it's a two-horse race. "Every weekend now, or the last few weekends anyway, it's been Lando and I." He remains focused on winning each race to extend his lead but is aware of potential challenges from other teams like Ferrari or Mercedes.

Piastri is confident about his chances for a maiden world title despite acknowledging imperfections in some races. "I think I have a lot of confidence in myself that I can do it," he stated. His victory at Spa was particularly satisfying, boosting his confidence for the remainder of the year. Piastri aims to maintain consistency throughout the season to secure his position at the top.

Max Verstappen was initially keeping pace with Piastri and Norris but has struggled recently. The reigning world champion is now 81 points behind Piastri with only ten races left. Verstappen is one of only two other drivers to win a race this year apart from the McLaren duo.

Upcoming Challenges at Hungarian GP

Piastri returns to Hungary with fond memories of past successes at this track. He aims to replicate his previous victory here and become the first McLaren driver since Mika Hakkinen to achieve consecutive wins at Hungaroring since Ayrton Senna did so in 1991-1992. His recent win marked his eighth career victory, six of which came this year.

If Piastri scores four more points in Hungary, he will surpass Rubens Barrichello as the 19th highest-scoring driver ever. He could also join an elite group by finishing in the top ten for a fortieth consecutive race.

Verstappen's Quest for Redemption

Max Verstappen seeks redemption after failing to secure a podium finish since May's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. His current streak of six races without a podium is his worst since Brazil 2017-Azerbaijan 2018. However, Verstappen often excels at Hungaroring; another win would tie him with Ayrton Senna for third-most victories there.

This weekend marks Verstappen's milestone as he competes in his 200th grand prix for Red Bull—a feat only matched by Hamilton with Mercedes among all drivers for one team.

Current Championship Standings

5.Williams td >-70 td > tr > tbody > table > With McLaren 's dominance this season , they seem poised to retain their constructors ' title . However , individual glory remains fiercely contested between teammates Piastri and Norris . As they head into upcoming races , both drivers will be eager not only for personal success but also contribute towards securing another championship win for their team .