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Oscar Piastri has indicated how he took heart from the British Grand Prix, despite losing out on a podium and how it set him up for late season success.
Oscar Piastri has explained that his performance in the British Grand Prix at Silverstone served as motivation for his strong finish to the season, including a Sprint win in Qatar. Despite qualifying third, a Safety Car allowed Lewis Hamilton to pass Piastri and secure a podium finish. Piastri still achieved a career-best fourth place and went on to secure third place at the Japanese Grand Prix, followed by a Sprint win and second place in Qatar. Piastri finished ninth overall in the standings, while also receiving praise for his performance from the media and fans. Piastri credits his confidence to his results and the ability to compare himself to his teammate, Lando Norris, who has served as a benchmark. With a three-year contract with McLaren, Piastri is looking forward to building on his confidence and continuing his success in Formula 1.
