By securing first place at the 2025 Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix, McLaren driver Oscar Piastri officially matched the number of race wins achieved by both Lando Norris and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc. In just over a year, the young Australian talent has delivered a string of exceptional performances, rewriting the statistics and firmly establishing himself as one of the sport’s rising stars. Here is a detailed overview of his latest milestone.
Oscar Piastri delivered a near-flawless performance at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit, claiming a dominant victory at the Belgian Grand Prix. From the very first lap, the McLaren driver took command of the race, overtaking teammate Lando Norris immediately after Eau Rouge and Raidillon. From that moment on, Piastri controlled the pace with clinical precision, setting consistent lap times and maintaining a firm grip on the lead until the chequered flag. Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc completed the podium in third place.
Since the middle of the 2024 Formula 1 season, Oscar Piastri has been on a record-breaking run with a McLaren car that has become increasingly competitive. However, it was his latest triumph in Belgium that added a particularly significant statistical achievement—one that indirectly casts a shadow over Ferrari’s recent history. Let us take a closer look at the figures behind this record.
Oscar Piastri equals Charles Leclerc’s career win total… in just a single year
With his latest victory at the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri has now equalled Charles Leclerc’s total career win count. Both drivers currently boast eight Formula 1 victories. The key difference, however, lies in the time it took to achieve them: Piastri accomplished this remarkable feat within a single year, while Leclerc has reached the same number over the course of his entire F1 career.
Oscar Piastri’s first career victory came on July 21, 2024, at the Hungarian Grand Prix. He then followed up with a win in Azerbaijan and has since added six more triumphs during the ongoing 2025 season. His rise has been both rapid and consistent, reflecting his growing confidence and the strength of the current McLaren package.
For Ferrari supporters, this comparison is difficult to ignore. Charles Leclerc made his debut with the Scuderia Ferrari team in 2019, and the current season marks his seventh year with the team. Despite showing immense talent and securing 26 pole positions over the years, the Monegasque driver has struggled to convert his qualifying speed into victories. A combination of driver errors, strategic missteps, an often uncompetitive car, and occasional bad luck has limited him to just eight wins in total.
This latest victory by Oscar Piastri at Spa-Francorchamps not only highlights his own exceptional form but also serves as a worrying benchmark for both Ferrari and Charles Leclerc. While Piastri continues to rise, demonstrating maturity beyond his years and maximizing every opportunity with McLaren, Ferrari faces growing pressure to deliver a more competitive car—and Leclerc must find a way to translate his qualifying prowess into consistent race-day success.
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