'History shows Piastri will be even better in 2026'

F1 TV analyst James Hinchcliffe expects Oscar Piastri to deliver an even more impressive performance in 2026, despite the Australian narrowly missing out on this year's title. While the 2024 season's championship battle was largely portrayed as a duel between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen, Hinchcliffe highlights Piastri's significant role. Piastri was, in fact, the championship leader and favorite as late as September. His slight performance dip unfortunately coincided with Norris's surge in form and Verstappen's eventual historic comeback, ultimately shifting the narrative away from what was initially a compelling three-way title fight.