New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- Some Formula 1 races live in the memory because of thrilling action, some for controversy, some even for being so dull they forced a rule change.

And then there's Oscar Piastri's first F1 win, the benchmark for sheer awkwardness.

Piastri is happy to be back in Hungary this week, but his breakthrough victory there last year remains a lesson for McLaren as it tries to manage his title fight with teammate Lando Norris.

It's all the more important now. Piastri has developed into a genuine title contender over the last year and leads Norris by 16 points following his victory in Belgium last week.

"I have a lot of confidence in myself that I can do it," the Australian said of his title chances Thursday. "The pace in the...