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McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has spotlighted the impressive progress of Oscar Piastri, who enters the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix weekend with a golden opportunity to equal a record held by none other than Ayrton Senna. The 23-year-old Australian is enjoying a breakthrough 2025 Formula 1 season, having already clinched four race wins – three of them in consecutive Grands Prix in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Miami. His performances have not only stunned the paddock but also put him firmly at the top of the Drivers’ Championship standings with a 16-point lead over teammate Lando Norris.
Piastri’s development since his rookie season in 2024 has been both rapid and strategic, according to Stella. The McLaren boss praised the young driver’s enhanced adaptability, race management, and communication with engineers as crucial factors behind his recent success. Stella pointed out that Piastri has grown more confident behind the wheel, showing greater control and precision in extracting performance from the car under different race conditions.
What sets Piastri apart this season, Stella noted, is his ability to combine raw pace with mature decision-making – a trait often seen in seasoned champions. This growth has allowed him to dominate recent races and consistently outperform rivals, including his highly rated teammate Norris. Stella emphasized that the entire team has been impressed by Piastri’s focused mindset and dedication to continuous improvement, both on and off the track.
As the Formula 1 circus heads to Imola, all eyes will be on Piastri as he looks to make history. If he manages to secure a fourth consecutive win, he will tie a record set by Senna in 1991 – when the Brazilian icon won the first four races of the season driving for McLaren. That remarkable streak helped propel Senna toward his third and final World Championship title. Matching such a milestone would mark a defining moment in Piastri’s career and underline his status as a serious title contender.
With McLaren delivering a competitive car and team operations running with precision, the stage is set for a potential landmark victory at one of F1’s most historic circuits. Should Piastri rise to the occasion, he won’t just be winning another race – he’ll be stepping into the realm of legends.
