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‘It got away from us’ – Oscar Piastri on Monaco GP as Lando Norris gains ground
Australian driver Oscar Piastri attributed his third-place finish at the F1 Monaco Grand Prix to a lack of rhythm, as McLaren’s Lando Norris extended his lead in the championship.
Piastri, finishing 3.6s behind Norris, now trails by just three points in the drivers’ standings ahead of the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix.
Despite being uncomfortable with the MCL39, Piastri acknowledged losing out to Norris and Leclerc during the weekend.
His struggles culminated in a “messy” qualifying session, impacting his ability to challenge for a better result.
Piastri expressed disappointment in his performance, citing a lack of rhythm leading up to the race and difficulty optimizing the car’s pace.
Overall, Piastri found each lap challenging and ultimately failed to improve his position due to a slow pit stop and the closely contested nature of the race.
