Oscar Piastri was off the pace in Miami – but still banked a second grand prix podium of the season for McLaren.
Oscar Piastri feels that despite a challenging Miami qualifying, McLaren has shown significant progress in performance, culminating in a podium finish.
Piastri started the race from seventh position due to a difficult qualifying session, but managed to climb to third, overtaking Charles Leclerc on the penultimate lap.
McLaren introduced a major upgrade in Miami, resulting in a strong Sprint performance, with Piastri finishing second behind Lando Norris.
This success continued in the grand prix, with Norris securing second place, marking McLaren’s first double podium of the season.
Piastri expressed his satisfaction with the team’s improved pace, highlighting the positive signs for the future.
Despite the challenges faced during the weekend, Piastri remains optimistic about McLaren’s progress, aiming to build on this performance in the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix.
Overall, Piastri is excited about the team’s development and looks forward to the opportunities that lie ahead.
