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Oscar Piastri’s F1 world championship aspirations have suffered another setback in Las Vegas.
Oscar Piastri faced a setback in his F1 championship hopes during qualifying at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, achieving only fifth place in wet conditions. His McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, secured pole position for the third time in a row, adding pressure on Piastri’s chances. Piastri’s final run in Q3 was disrupted by a late yellow flag caused by Charles Leclerc, preventing him from improving his time. Despite being 24 points behind Norris, Piastri remains optimistic about the race day, aiming to capitalize on the car’s performance and make up positions. Piastri acknowledges the challenging task ahead but looks forward to an unpredictable race in Las Vegas, hoping for a podium finish to keep his championship aspirations alive.
