Formula 1 championship leader Oscar Piastri believes McLaren has the pace to compete for pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix, despite a “very messy” Friday.
Piastri had a near-miss hitting the tyre wall, but managed to recover and set the second-fastest time in free practice.
Although Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc topped both sessions on Friday, Piastri is confident McLaren can regain their competitiveness throughout the weekend.
Piastri acknowledged the challenges faced on Friday but is positive about McLaren’s potential moving forward, anticipating an interesting day ahead.
Lando Norris, second in the championship, emphasized the importance of finding small fixes to improve performance at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Despite the complexities of mastering braking, cornering, grip, and tire management, Norris remains optimistic about McLaren’s chances for success.
