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McLaren use Michael Schumacher example in defence of Oscar Piastri.
McLaren have defended Oscar Piastri after the world championship leader crashed out of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Piastri crashed on a disastrous first lap in Baku, following a sloppy weekend where he also crashed in qualifying, leaving him ninth on the grid. Despite his errors, Piastri maintains a 25-point lead with seven rounds left, as teammate Lando Norris finished seventh. McLaren boss Andrea Stella cited Michael Schumacher as an example of top drivers making mistakes, emphasizing the importance of learning from setbacks. Stella expressed confidence in Piastri’s ability to bounce back stronger, praising his rapid learning and improvement in every racing category. Piastri acknowledged his mistakes in Baku, vowing to clean up his performance for future races after a messy weekend.
