In a nail-bitingly close Formula 1 championship battle, the roles of hunter and the hunted can rapidly see-saw. Oscar Piastri has always preferred the latter role.

In June, nearly halfway through the F1 calendar, the then beaming championship leader told reporters he enjoyed being pursued.

Lando Norris now leads the 2025 F1 championship. Credit: Getty Images

“I enjoy being the hunted, I’ve said it before because it normally means you’re doing something right if you’re in that spot,” he said ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix.

Fast-forward to the Mexico City Grand Prix and Piastri has been hunted down. For the first time in 189 days, Piastri is no longer the championship leader. With four races to go, his teammate and rival Lando Norris is now leading the drivers’ standings.

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