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Oscar Piastri was left dejected after McLaren threw away a win in Qatar.
Martin Brundle observed that Oscar Piastri was shattered after missing a victory at the Qatar Grand Prix due to McLaren’s strategy mistake, allowing Max Verstappen to win and set up a title showdown at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Piastri, left stunned, couldn’t close the gap to Verstappen after not pitting under the Safety Car, settling for second place. He criticized McLaren’s decision, feeling speechless and downcast after the race. Brundle noted Piastri’s disappointment, saying he was broken after dominating the weekend and being the fastest driver on the track. Piastri expressed feeling awful for losing what he believed was a deserved win and vowed to try his best at the Abu Dhabi finale.
