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Oscar Piastri explains why he and Lando Norris are split on McLaren’s new suspension
Oscar Piastri chose not to use McLaren’s revised suspension design introduced at the Canadian Grand Prix, sticking with his older suspension throughout the season.
After the race in Montreal, Piastri extended his lead over Lando Norris to 22 points at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
While the new suspension seemed to benefit Norris, Piastri capitalized on Norris’ errors in qualifying to further solidify his championship lead.
Piastri clarified that he considers the new suspension “different” rather than necessarily faster, opting to focus on the parts believed to enhance the car’s speed.
Reflecting on the practice sessions at the Red Bull Ring, Piastri expressed optimism about the car’s performance, acknowledging the competition from Max Verstappen.
Lando Norris, despite McLaren’s advantage over Verstappen, remains cautious of Red Bull’s potential to improve and anticipates a tight race ahead, emphasizing the need to work hard to maintain their lead.
