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Oscar Piastri confessed that his latest qualifying slump at this weekend’s F1 Brazil GP is something he found “quite weird,” after labouring to fourth place on the grid.
Oscar Piastri admitted his lackluster performance in qualifying for the Formula 1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix was perplexing, as he secured only fourth place on the grid, trailing behind Lando Norris.
Struggling to break free from Norris’ dominance, Piastri faced challenges at the Interlagos circuit, notably lining up on the dirty side of the grid for the race.
The disparity in their performance has led to Norris taking the lead in the Drivers’ Championship by nine points, further magnifying the pressure on Piastri.
Despite the setback, Piastri remains optimistic about his race prospects, focusing on making overtakes and capitalizing on any opportunities that arise during the Grand Prix.
Amid concerns over the limited overtaking possibilities at Interlagos, Piastri emphasized the importance of tyre strategy, particularly noting the struggles with the Soft compound that could potentially shake up the race dynamics.
