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Oscar Piastri explains the reason for his crash with Alex Albon at the Canadian Grand Prix.
Oscar Piastri apologized to Alex Albon and explained his error during the Canadian Grand Prix, where he crashed into Albon’s Williams, causing damage and retirement for Albon. Piastri received a 10-second penalty for the incident and finished 11th without scoring points for McLaren. He admitted it was a mistake due to the challenging track conditions and lack of grip, expressing his regret for the collision with Albon.
Albon believed points were within reach before the incident with Piastri and acknowledged that unforeseen circumstances led to their missed opportunity. Piastri defended the team’s decision to start on intermediate tires, stating it was a collective choice and expressed disappointment in the outcome. Despite the challenging race weekend, Piastri highlighted some positive aspects, mentioning improvements in qualifying and personal progress compared to previous races.
