Oscar Piastri says he's missing the pressure of fighting for a championship after a difficult 2026 season that has him seventh in the standings with three races left. The McLaren driver led the championship for stretches last year before finishing third behind teammate Lando Norris and Max Verstappen, but hasn't reached the podium once this season. "That stress you have in a championship fight is the feeling you want, because it means you're fighting for something that is your goal," Piastri said. McLaren has struggled under the new regulations, with Piastri calling the car tricky to drive from the start. There were signs of progress in Brazil, where Norris won with an upgraded front wing while Piastri recovered to sixth. His focus now: helping McLaren close a 17-point gap to Red Bull for third in the constructors' standings. Piastri also confirmed he's split from longtime manager Mark Webber. He'll get his next shot to close the gap in Las Vegas.
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