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Piastri expects McLaren to be “fighting for more” in F1 2024
The McLaren team had a challenging start with the MCL60 car, but they introduced successful updates during the mid-season that improved their performance. Oscar Piastri, a rookie driver, achieved two podium finishes and a sprint race victory, while his teammate Lando Norris reached the top three in seven races. Piastri hopes that the team can maintain their momentum and be competitive from the beginning of the next season. He believes that the team has tasted more success in the second half of this year and wants to continue that trend. Piastri acknowledges that he has gained more experience throughout the season and hopes to use that to his advantage in any situation. He admitted that he was pacing himself earlier in the year and building up speed towards qualifying, but as the year progressed, he became more confident. He still believes there is work to be done in the races and wants to improve, particularly in understanding the tires and the car’s performance in different conditions. However, he feels more prepared now that he has been to all the circuits in the car and hopes to be stronger next year.
