DOHA, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Oscar Piastri was robbed of victory in Qatar but the Australian can take hope from history in his bid to become Formula One champion next weekend, according to McLaren boss Andrea Stella.

The 24-year-old did everything right at the Lusail circuit, winning the Saturday sprint from pole position and leading Sunday's race from pole until a team strategy blunder left him having to settle for second to Red Bull's Max Verstappen.