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Oscar Piastri felt pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix should have been his.
Oscar Piastri expressed his regret over a mistake that potentially cost him pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix, with McLaren teammate Lando Norris ultimately securing the top spot.
Despite being the faster McLaren driver, Piastri had to settle for second place, just 0.085s behind Norris, after an error at Turn 14 in his final qualifying lap.
Piastri admitted that the mistake had likely denied him pole position and acknowledged the impact it had on his qualifying performance.
Although disappointed by the outcome, Piastri remained confident in the car’s capabilities and his own driving abilities to challenge for victory in the race.
He highlighted the importance of dry conditions for a potential early attack on Norris but acknowledged the forecast for a wet race, emphasizing the need to adapt to the changing circumstances.
Piastri currently leads the F1 championship by nine points over Norris, setting the stage for an exciting battle between the McLaren teammates.
