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The “positive sign” Oscar Piastri is over his nightmare Baku weekend in Singapore
Sky Sports F1 pundit Jamie Chadwick praised Oscar Piastri for bouncing back from his tough Azerbaijan Grand Prix performance and excelling during Friday practice at the Singapore Grand Prix. Piastri topped the timing sheets in second practice at Marina Bay Street Circuit, edging out Isack Hadjar from Racing Bull by over a tenth of a second. After a challenging weekend in Baku, where he crashed on the opening lap and faced other setbacks, Piastri displayed a positive demeanor and strong performance in Singapore. Chadwick highlighted the contrast between Piastri’s and Lando Norris’s attitudes, noting Piastri’s visible happiness, relaxation, and confidence. Although Piastri faced significant errors in Baku, including a jump start, Chadwick believes it was easier for him to move past those mistakes and focus on delivering a strong performance in Singapore. Piastri himself expressed satisfaction with his MCL39’s setup heading into qualifying, emphasizing the importance of learning during practice sessions in preparation for a crucial qualifying session in Singapore.
