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Oscar Piastri believes he experienced almost “every situation” possible in Formula 1 during what transpired to be a “rollercoaster” rookie
In his debut year in Formula 1, Australian driver Oscar Piastri experienced a roller coaster ride with the McLaren team. Despite McLaren’s initial struggles, Piastri capitalized on the mid-season upgrade package to become a front-running contender. He achieved his first podium finish in Japan and followed it up with a second-place finish in Qatar. Piastri was outscored by teammate Lando Norris but secured McLaren’s sole victory in the Sprint race at Lusail. McLaren’s overall improved performance helped them surpass Aston Martin for fourth position. Piastri expressed gratitude for the opportunity to fight at the front and acknowledged the learning experience this season provided. He credited the team for their remarkable turnaround and was proud of his own performances in crucial moments throughout the season. Despite some challenging weekends, Piastri aims to continue delivering strong performances in the future.
