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Oscar Piastri believes McLaren is “not quite” at it’s 2025 title-winning level, despite improvements in the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix
Oscar Piastri pointed out that McLaren still has room for improvement in order to match the performance of the 2025 Formula 1 season. Despite challenging weekends in Australia and China, McLaren showed signs of progress in Japan, where Piastri secured a spot on the podium. The team introduced a significant upgrade in Miami, with Norris narrowly missing out on victory to Kimi Antonelli. Questions arose about McLaren’s championship prospects as both drivers stood on the podium alongside the Italian. Piastri believes McLaren is now better positioned to consistently challenge Mercedes, although further developments are on the horizon. With successful performances in the Sprint race, McLaren is optimistic about the upgrades planned for Canada and the ongoing competition with Mercedes.
