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Piastri makes FIA track limits joke after Qatar F1 sprint pole
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri expressed his happiness after securing pole position for the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix. Despite waiting for confirmation from the FIA, Piastri was pleased with his performance and the team’s front-row lockout. He mentioned that he saw his teammate, Lando Norris, make a mistake during the session, but overall, he was satisfied with his lap. The session was marked by numerous track limits penalties for several drivers, including Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. Piastri admitted that he struggled in the earlier parts of qualifying but improved in the final session. Additionally, he acknowledged the difficulty of the new track limits layout at Turns 12-13, where a painted curb created uncertainty for all drivers.
Source: motorsport
