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Oscar Piastri trails McLaren team-mate Lando Norris by 50 points but there are clear signs of progress. Read more
Andrea Stella believes Oscar Piastri is making significant progress in his development after McLaren identified and started working on new opportunities. Piastri, currently in his second season with McLaren, has achieved one podium finish at the Monaco Grand Prix, while his teammate Lando Norris has secured five podiums and his first F1 victory at the Miami Grand Prix. Despite this, Piastri is in sixth place, 50 points behind Norris. Stella is confident in Piastri’s improvement, especially in terms of speed and race craft. After analyzing the Chinese Grand Prix, where managing tire degradation was crucial, they pinpointed areas for enhancement in teamwork and strategy execution. Stella acknowledges that Piastri’s familiarity with the circuits and increased experience in F1 are contributing to his impressive development.
