The fierce battle in the 2026 Formula 1 constructors' championship is intensifying as the season reaches its crucial phase. Oscar Piastri has openly admitted that his squad must push significantly harder to match their primary rivals' dominant pace.
The standings showcase an intense points deadlock at the top, with the McLaren outfit locked on points with Max Verstappen's team. However, the Milton Keynes-based squad holds the upper hand due to securing more second-place finishes throughout the year.
Addressing the tight battle inside the paddock at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, the Australian driver maintained his usual grounded demeanor while emphasizing the team's relentless drive to improve.
“You just have to keep fighting. Right now, we know we are not as consistently competitive as Red Bull Racing,” the young charger stated ahead of the Mexican Grand Prix weekend.
Despite acknowledging the pure pace deficit, new technical updates are currently in the pipeline to help bridge the gap during the final stretch of the 2026 world championship.
“We are still working on improving car performance, and a lot can still happen. Reliability has been a major theme this year, so the landscape can still change in many ways,” he added, keeping a resilient mindset.
Reflecting on the difficulties faced during the United States Grand Prix at Austin—where he finished seventh while his teammate secured fifth—the young star noted that the team has successfully identified the root cause of several setup issues.
“We do not have all the answers yet, but we at least have a clearer idea of why things did not go as hoped,” he concluded. Read our in-depth analysis and stay updated with the latest F1 news on Sportrik.
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