'Aim For Abu Dhabi Is...': Oscar Piastri Looks To Pull Out All Stops In Season-Ender At Yas Marina

Last Updated:December 03, 2025, 20:02 IST

Piastri has a slim chance of becoming the champion if he wins in Abu Dhabi and Norris finishes outside the top five.

Oscar Piastri (AP)

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri, who stands an outside chance of becoming the champion at the season-ending F1 race at Abu Dhabi hoped to replicate his Qatar showing in his final push.

Piastri has a slim chance of becoming the champion if he wins in Abu Dhabi and Norris finishes outside the top five.

“Qatar was one of my strongest weekends in F1," the Australian said.

“The aim for Abu Dhabi is to replicate that and do everything I can for the race win," the 24-year-old said.

“I will give it my all and make sure I leave no points on the table in the final race," he added.

Red Bull’s Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix at the Losail Circuit, delaying McLaren’s Lando Norris’ pursuit of his first World Championship title and giving himself a chance for a fifth-straight title.

Norris can clinch the championship if he finishes on the podium in Abu Dhabi. Verstappen can secure his fifth consecutive title by winning the race, provided Norris does not finish in the top three. Piastri has a slim chance of becoming the champion if he wins in Abu Dhabi and Norris finishes outside the top five.

Since the summer break, Verstappen has won five races, while all other competitors together have secured only four victories.

Verstappen has staged a remarkable comeback this season, narrowing Norris’ lead in the standings from 104 points after the Dutch Grand Prix to a mere 12 points. Initially, it seemed that Verstappen was out of the race for his fifth consecutive title, but his strong performance in the latter half of the season has reignited the championship battle.

Oscar Piastri, Norris’ teammate, finished second behind Verstappen, while Carlos Sainz of Williams took the final podium spot, with Norris finishing in fourth place.

With this victory, Verstappen’s total points for the season reached 396. Norris leads the championship with 408 points, and Piastri is in third place with 392 points, making the final race in Abu Dhabi decisive.

Norris can clinch the championship if he finishes on the podium in Abu Dhabi. Verstappen can secure his fifth consecutive title by winning the race, provided Norris does not finish in the top three.

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