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McLaren F1 star flustered as awkward Monaco mistake revealed
Championship leader Oscar Piastri mistook Princess Charlene of Monaco’s introduction as an attempt to award him the trophy for second place at the Monaco Grand Prix last weekend.
Piastri confused the friendly greeting for an award meant for Charles Leclerc, leading to a comical moment on the podium.
Despite the mix-up, Piastri’s McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, claimed pole position and victory in Monaco, tightening the championship battle.
Norris now trails Piastri by only three points, with Max Verstappen 25 points behind in the drivers’ standings.
The close competition between the McLaren drivers could potentially benefit Verstappen in his pursuit of a fifth consecutive title.
