Oscar Piastri has reached a significant milestone by matching the Australian single-season winning records set by Alan Jones and Sir Jack Brabham, as the 2025 Formula 1 season hits its midpoint. With five victories from the first ten Grands Prix, Piastri’s performance cements his status among Australia’s F1 greats while also positioning him to challenge other historical records, including those held by Daniel Ricciardo.
Dominating the First Half of the Season with Consistent Triumphs
Since earning his initial win at the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix, Piastri has become the driver with the most wins in the 2025 campaign. Victories in races across China, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Miami, and Spain have propelled him to a 22-point lead over his McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, following the Canadian Grand Prix.
Matching the five-win benchmark originally set by Australian World Champions Brabham in 1960 and Jones in 1980 demonstrates Piastri’s swift rise. Both Brabham and Jones secured five wins during their championship-winning seasons, which remain longstanding Australian records for wins in a single F1 season.
“It’s a nice stat to have,”
Piastri remarked in Canada, reflecting on joining such an elite group.
“I’d be happy with the status of joining them as World Champion!”
He added,
“It’s nice to have that, it’s been a great start to be at five wins in [10] races is beyond what I expected, really, even with a very competitive car.”
Recognizing the effort behind his streak, Piastri noted,
“There have been a few moments I wish I could have again, probably in the season, but, on the whole, I’ve been very proud of the work that I’ve put in, the work that teams put in to achieve these kinds of things.”
Setting Sights on Surpassing Other Australian Records
As Piastri continues building momentum, he is on course to become Australia’s most successful F1 driver this century. One more victory would equal Daniel Ricciardo’s career total, while an additional win beyond that would match Mark Webber’s tally. These accomplishments would further establish Piastri’s place among the country’s F1 legends.
Addressing the focus on statistics, Piastri remained grounded, saying,
“Whilst those stats are cool, that’s ultimately not why I’m here.”
He continued,
“I’m here to try and win even more races and fight for a championship. So I think there are some cooler statistics to come.”
Beyond victories, Piastri has also impressed with consistency, boasting a 28-race streak of points finishes—the fifth-longest in Formula 1 history. He trails only Max Verstappen, who is currently on a 31-race points streak ranked fourth all-time, and Lewis Hamilton, who holds the record with 48 consecutive points finishes from 2018 to 2020.
Pressure and Focus in the Title Fight
During the first half of 2025, Piastri has solidified his claim for the F1 title, extending his advantage over teammate Norris and staying competitive against Verstappen, despite the latter contending with a less adaptable car. Now in his third Formula 1 season, Piastri is well positioned to capture his maiden championship.
Despite this opportunity, he maintains a composed attitude about the pressure and expectations, refusing to treat this season as a do-or-die moment.
“I’m not looking at it as my one chance,”
Piastri emphasized.
“Obviously, I don’t know that, but I don’t think there’s any use in putting extra pressure on yourself and thinking it’s do or die.”
He added that having learned valuable lessons during his junior and early F1 career helps him approach each race weekend with a clear mindset.
“For me, it’s been something I’ve learned through my junior career, through the first few years of my F1 career, you need time away from Formula 1 because, otherwise, it can get pretty draining pretty quickly, and that’s still exactly the same.”
Piastri said,
“Whilst it’s a different situation for me in terms of fighting for a championship and stuff like that, I think I’ve learned the lessons already on how I perform my best and how I come to each weekend fresh so I mean, for me, I’m obviously enjoying the position we’re in.”
He described the current challenge:
“It’s quite fun trying to win races and fight for a championship. Certainly, at the moment, the pressure is nothing that different, just trying to go out there and do my best, and it’s just that it looks like trying to fight for a win instead of fighting for a podium or fighting for points.”
Looking Ahead: Potential for Historic Breakthroughs
With 14 race weekends still remaining, Piastri appears poised to not only break the Australian single-season victory record but also set new benchmarks for consistency and championship contention. His ability to maintain focus while competing against top drivers like Verstappen and Norris will be crucial as the season progresses.
If his current trajectory holds, Piastri may rewrite Australian F1 history by becoming the most successful driver from his nation in decades, possibly eclipsing prestigious records held by Ricciardo and Webber. This promising outlook places him among the most exciting talents in 2025 and suggests that more notable achievements are likely as the championship battle intensifies.