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Oscar Piastri scored his first podium of the 2024 Formula 1 season in Monaco – however he could have been much worse off if not for a red flag interruption.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has detailed Oscar Piastri’s car damage at the Monaco Grand Prix, where the Australian driver couldn’t challenge pole-sitter Charles Leclerc due to a floor issue caused by a collision with Carlos Sainz. A red flag during the race allowed McLaren to make some repairs, improving Piastri’s performance for the restart. Despite the damage, Piastri managed to secure a second-place finish and his first podium of the year. Stella mentioned that the damaged car meant Piastri was lacking about two-tenths of a second per lap, but the slow pace of the Monaco circuit minimized the impact. Piastri’s ability to manage the situation and the team’s quick repairs ensured the damage didn’t significantly affect the final outcome.
