P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Oscar Piastri will start the São Paulo Grand Prix from fourth on the grid, with team-mate Lando Norris on pole.
In a media interview, McLaren team principal Andrea Stella elaborated on the reasons behind Oscar Piastri falling behind his teammate Lando Norris during the São Paulo Grand Prix qualifying.
Piastri aimed to recover from a crash in the sprint session prior to qualifying, caused by slipping on a wet kerb and crashing into a barrier.
Despite Norris securing pole position, Piastri trailed by 0.375s with Kimi Antonelli and Charles Leclerc also ahead on the grid.
Stella highlighted Piastri’s struggle in adapting to low-grip conditions and the techniques needed to drive the car fast in such scenarios.
Acknowledging Piastri’s learning curve, Stella expressed confidence in the driver’s ability to swiftly adapt and perform well in the upcoming race.
