P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Oscar Piastri believes his podium at the Monaco Grand Prix shows that McLaren is no longer dependent on high-speed Formula 1 tracks to compete at the sharp end. McLaren completed a remarkable comeback last term as it went from struggling to even score points to a consistent front-runner during Piastri’s debut F1 campaign. However, McLaren […]
McLaren made an impressive comeback last season, transitioning from struggling to score points to becoming a consistent front-runner during Piastri’s F1 debut. The team relied on high cornering speed circuits like Suzuka and Qatar, where Piastri achieved his first podium and Sprint victory. In Miami, McLaren introduced developments that exceeded expectations for slow-speed performance, leading to success at the tight Monte Carlo streets with Piastri’s podium finish in 2024. With Lando Norris finishing fourth, McLaren’s strong performance suggests promising prospects for the remaining races. Piastri believes McLaren can now approach each round with optimism regardless of the circuit, showcasing competitiveness across different track configurations. McLaren’s impressive results also reflect the increasingly competitive nature of F1, with multiple teams vying for pole position and the Constructor’s Championship positions tightening, with McLaren inching closer to Ferrari but still trailing by 68 points.
