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Oscar Piastri says McLaren’s Miami sprint pole was legitimate, but is still wary of Mercedes
Oscar Piastri acknowledges that McLaren earned the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix sprint pole on merit and anticipates Mercedes to remain strong. Lando Norris secured McLaren’s first non-Mercedes pole of the season in a tight qualifying session. Despite Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s position as the championship leader in second, McLaren downplayed their chances for a repeat performance. Piastri is cautious about prematurely counting out Mercedes, recognizing their usual strength. Ferrari showed promise with upgrades, with Charles Leclerc performing well, but the focus remains on Mercedes as the benchmark. Piastri remains content with his own performance but sees room for improvement, as McLaren continues to fight for top positions.
