P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The McLaren driver was challenging for a podium late on in Canada before falling to fifth.
Oscar Piastri revealed how he positioned himself to support Lando Norris’s podium bid at the Canadian Grand Prix by sacrificing his own position. Despite staying out on track during a critical safety car period, Piastri ultimately lost ground to Mercedes drivers Russell and Hamilton after the restart. Piastri acknowledged the suggestion for Norris to drop back to help him, but felt it would have hindered Norris’s podium chances. Piastri recognized the speed advantage of the Mercedes cars with fresh tires, which ultimately led to them overtaking him towards the end of the race. Despite the disappointment of missing out on a podium, Piastri was content with the decent points haul from the race. He reflected on the challenging battle against the Mercedes drivers, knowing that they were determined to secure top positions.
