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Oscar Piastri received praise for how he navigated his rookie season in Formula 1 with McLaren, ending the season with two podium results to his name.
Oscar Piastri expressed surprise at how quickly he adapted to being a full-time driver in Formula 1 this year, especially after sitting out the 2022 campaign following his Formula 2 championship win. He felt pressure to perform due to his junior career achievements and interest from multiple teams. However, Piastri focused on doing his best and was pleasantly surprised at how quickly he got back up to speed in racing situations. During the winter break, he plans to relax and recharge, enjoying simple things in life such as sleeping in his own bed, spending time with friends and his girlfriend.
