Oscar Piastri took full responsibility for the accident that took him out of the race on the first lap of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, costing him six points in the drivers’ championship against his McLaren teammate, Lando Norris. After a crash in Saturday’s qualifying session, Piastri started the race from ninth on the grid. However, by the first corner, he had fallen to last place after his car went into anti-stall mode following a false start. While trying to regain positions on the first lap, Piastri tried to overtake a group of cars on the outside at Turn 5 and crashed into the barriers.
I think, ultimately, I miscalculated the grip level. Probably a lot of that is due to the dirty air, but I know I have to expect the lack of grip.
Oscar Piastri
Certainly, I blame nothing else. It was two simple mistakes on my part that I caused today.
Oscar Piastri
Added:You’ll never feel incredible after a weekend like this, but ultimately, I felt the pace has been good this weekend. I think it’s rare that I have so many execution errors, so I’m very focused on leaving that behind.
Oscar Piastri
The weekend in Azerbaijan was Piastri’s first in 2025 without scoring points, but, given that Norris only scored six points with a seventh place, the Australian still has a 25-point lead at the top of the standings with seven races remaining.There hasn’t been anything different this weekend. It depends on how you want to see it.
Oscar Piastri
Yes, that’s what it is. I’m not too worried about it.
Oscar Piastri
I think, for me, I’m just focused on myself and what I can do to improve. There’s still a long way to go. And, whether you have good or bad weekends, the championship is far from over. That’s what I’m focusing on.
Oscar Piastri
