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Oscar Piastri has highlighted being more consistent in qualifying as the main area he needs to improve to be a match to McLaren Formula 1 team-mate Lando Norris.
Piastri has had an impressive second season in F1, helping McLaren overtake Red Bull in the Constructors’ Championship with six rounds to go. Despite achieving seven podiums and two wins this season, he is currently 42 points behind teammate Norris, who is 52 points behind Max Verstappen. Piastri has shown improvement in his race management compared to his rookie season and has acknowledged his struggles in qualifying, where he trails Norris 15-3. He emphasizes the need for more consistency in qualifying performance to further his development as an F1 driver. Piastri believes his best performances are capable of pole positions and stresses the importance of executing laps consistently. He also anticipates challenges at tracks where he has limited experience but remains focused on continuous improvement throughout his career.
