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Oscar Piastri admits the mistake he made in qualifying for the Mexico City Grand Prix was painful as he dropped out in Q1. McLaren looked quick in FP3 on Saturday and was a contender for pole posit…
Australian driver Oscar Piastri acknowledged the error he made during qualifying for the Mexico City Grand Prix, expressing his disappointment at dropping out in Q1. Despite showing promising speed during FP3, Piastri’s chances for pole position were ruined when he made a mistake in his final lap, resulting in a 17th place grid start. Reflecting on his performance, Piastri admitted to pushing too hard in Turn 12 and losing about a second, which ultimately cost him a better starting position. Looking ahead to the race, Piastri aims to follow teammate Lando Norris’s impressive recovery from 17th to fifth place last year as a source of inspiration for his own comeback on Sunday. Despite the setback in qualifying, Piastri remains optimistic about his chances of scoring points, citing the team’s strong pace throughout the weekend as a potential advantage in the race.
