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Piastri: F1 2023 a bigger rollercoaster than expected
Despite a difficult start with an uncompetitive car, Oscar Piastri showcased his talent in the second half of the season, making it to the podium in two races and winning the sprint event in Qatar. He finished the year in ninth place in the F1 world championship. Piastri expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to fight at the front so early in his career and acknowledged the team’s efforts in improving the car. He took pride in his performances at Silverstone and Qatar, where he maximized the car’s potential and secured strong results. Piastri acknowledges that there are still areas to improve upon and aims to have more consistent performances in the future.