With the F1 title out of reach, Piastri's finding freedom to experiment

McLaren's Oscar Piastri has revealed he is taking a more experimental approach to his driving in the 2026 Formula 1 season, freed from the title pressure he experienced in 2025. Under new regulations, McLaren has struggled to match Mercedes competitively, securing only its first win of the season in Budapest. Piastri highlighted Japan, Miami, and Austria as positive weekends despite the team's less competitive overall standing.