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Oscar Piastri was behind McLaren team-mate Lando Norris during FP2 at the Austrian Grand Prix, but is looking in his wing mirrors…
Oscar Piastri stated that Max Verstappen will be a “threat” to McLaren at the Austrian Grand Prix as he aims for a sixth win at the Red Bull Ring. Piastri highlighted how close Verstappen was to the championship-leading MCL39s during the first two practice sessions in Spielberg, with Verstappen even outpacing Piastri in FP1. Lando Norris topped the final Friday session, with Piastri close behind and Verstappen in third. Despite McLaren’s strong performance in the Styrian Alps, Piastri is cautious of Verstappen’s capabilities. McLaren had introduced updates to the MCL39 at the previous round at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, though Piastri clarified that some parts were not upgrades in the conventional sense. Piastri explained that the team has implemented parts that they believe will enhance the car’s performance on both McLaren cars.
