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McLaren: No shortcut for Piastri in understanding F1 tyre deg challenge
Oscar Piastri secured his first podium in his Formula 1 career at the Japanese Grand Prix, but he admitted that it wasn’t his best performance. He felt that he wasn’t quick enough at certain points in the race and struggled with managing the tires, especially in high-degradation races like this one. Piastri acknowledged that he still has a lot to learn, as this type of racing is new to him and there are no similar races in junior racing. McLaren team boss Andrea Stella agreed that mastering tire degradation in F1 is a continuous learning process, as every race presents its own unique challenges. However, Stella has confidence in Piastri’s potential, particularly in terms of his outright speed, which makes it easier to work on other aspects like race pace.
Source: motorsport
