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Stella singles out "exceptional" Japan F1 podium as Piastri’s 2023 highlight
Piastri had an impressive debut season in Formula 1, with two podium finishes and a pole-to-flag win in the sprint race in Qatar. Despite being overshadowed by his teammate Lando Norris, Piastri showed maturity and composure throughout the year. McLaren team principal Stella praised Piastri’s performance at Suzuka, where he secured his first podium by outqualifying Norris and finishing third. Stella highlighted the difficulty of the Suzuka circuit and Piastri’s ability to adapt quickly to a new track. Piastri’s extensive testing experience in 2022 helped him navigate unfamiliar tracks, and he excelled when given more practice time.
