JAKARTA – Oscar Piastri remains anxious despite leading the 2025 Formula 1 (F1) title race.
The Australian driver currently has 309 points after winning the Dutch F1 Grand Prix at the Zandvoort Circuit on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
He is 34 points ahead of his teammate, Lando Norris, who is trailing in second place. Norris was forced to withdraw from the 2025 Dutch F1 Grand Prix due to car problems.
"There's still a long way to go. I have to keep the pressure on and try to win every race. I wouldn't say it's a comfortable margin," Piastri said, as quoted by CNA.
This was Piastri's seventh win out of 15 races so far. Mathematically, Piastri can maintain his lead even if he only finishes second in the next four races, while Norris wins every time.
However, his position is not completely secure, as there are still nine races remaining on this year's racing calendar.
"As we saw today, things can change quickly with just one non-finish. So, this gap doesn't make me calm," said Piastri.
The victory in the Netherlands also set a historic record for the Australian driver. He now has nine career wins, equaling the achievement of his manager and compatriot, Mark Webber.
Furthermore, Piastri also achieved his first impressive record by starting from pole, setting the fastest lap, and leading all laps to the finish.
Overall this season, Piastri has finished on the podium 13 times. Meanwhile, Norris has recorded five wins with a total of 12 top-three finishes.
"I felt like I was in control of the race when I needed to. It's unfortunate what happened to Lando, but I stayed focused and used my speed at the right time," said Piastri.
The next race of this prestigious motorsport will take place at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Italy. The race will be held there on September 7, 2025.
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