How Oscar Piastri Can Win the 2025 F1 Title at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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Oscar Piastri enters the 2025 Formula 1 season finale in Abu Dhabi with a clear but challenging mathematical path to securing his first world championship. The Australian has shown exceptional consistency throughout the season, keeping himself within striking range of his title rivals.

What Piastri Needs to Secure the Championship

If Piastri does not take victory in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, he must outscore his closest competitors as follows:

These margins would allow Piastri to claim the championship even without a race win, provided he achieves strong placements in qualifying and the main race, and possibly collects bonus points such as the fastest lap.

Current Championship Standings

Following the Qatar Grand Prix, Piastri remains in the title fight along with Norris and Verstappen. The standings are tight enough that any of the three could mathematically walk away as world champion in Abu Dhabi, depending on results and retirements.

The Abu Dhabi Factor

Yas Marina Circuit’s layout, favoring high downforce setups and tire management, might play into McLaren’s strengths. Piastri’s focus will be on balancing aggression with caution, ensuring both performance and reliability across practice sessions and the race itself.

“It’s been a long season, but everything comes down to this. We have a chance to make it happen,” said Piastri ahead of the decisive weekend.

Author Summary

Oscar Piastri must outperform Norris by 17 points or Verstappen by 5 at Abu Dhabi to clinch his first F1 title after a season-long three-way battle.

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racingnews365.com racingnews365.com — 2025-11-30

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