How can Piastri recover from ‘anonymous’ Madrid weekend?

In the latest episode of F1 Nation, analysts James Hinchcliffe and Jolyon Palmer discussed Oscar Piastri's recent struggles ahead of the upcoming Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The Australian driver endured what Hinchcliffe described as an anonymous weekend in Madrid, finishing in eighth place while McLaren teammate Lando Norris continued to perform near the front.

Piastri previously challenged for the title in 2025 before a difficult race in Azerbaijan triggered a downturn in form. In the 2026 season, Norris has extended his advantage over Piastri by 66 points, leaving Piastri facing the challenge of closing the performance deficit between the two McLaren drivers.