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Piastri Poised to Break Australian F1 Win Record in Canada

He carries a 10-point cushion over Lando Norris into the Canadian Grand Prix after eight straight podium finishes.

Formula One F1 - Canadian Grand Prix - Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, Quebec, Canada - June 12, 2025 McLaren's Oscar Piastri ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix REUTERS/Mathieu Belanger
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Overview

  • Piastri has won five of the nine races to date, placing him atop the 2025 drivers’ standings.
  • A victory at Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve would make him the first Australian to claim six or more wins in a single Formula One season.
  • McLaren has asserted its dominance with seven wins so far and leads the constructors’ championship by a comfortable margin.
  • Max Verstappen is expected to challenge for victory in Montreal, with Mercedes also tipped to be quick around the circuit.
  • Despite targeting record wins, Piastri has stressed that securing the 2025 championship remains his primary goal.