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Oscar Piastri says he was “caught out” by a lack of grip during his collision with Alex Albon at the 2026 F1 Canadian GP.
Oscar Piastri admitted to being caught out by a lack of grip during his collision with Alex Albon at the 2026 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix. Piastri faced challenges at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on Sunday, struggling with the track conditions after starting on Intermediate tires. The decision to switch to dry tires on the first lap backfired, leading to Piastri locking up into Turn 10 and colliding with Albon’s Williams. Piastri apologized for the incident, acknowledging he misjudged the grip levels on the track. Despite defending McLaren’s strategy call, Piastri finished a disappointing 11th, two laps down from the leaders. The weather played a significant role in the race, with Piastri and McLaren opting for Intermediate tires in changing conditions.
