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McLaren F1 star Oscar Piastri CRASHES at Monaco Grand Prix
Oscar Piastri experienced a significant crash during FP2 at the Monaco Grand Prix, making a rare mistake as a McLaren F1 driver.
The Australian driver locked up his tires at Sainte-Devote and collided with the tire barriers, resulting in the loss of his front wing.
Following the incident, a red flag was issued, and Piastri confirmed his safety over team radio before returning to the pits.
Despite setting the second-fastest time on medium tires, Piastri had to miss the rest of the session to allow the team to make extensive repairs for FP3 and Saturday’s qualifying.
Piastri, a consistent race winner in 2025 and leading the drivers’ championship, remains composed in the face of challenges like this crash in Monaco.
While missing a session was frustrating, the timing of the error on Friday was better than risking a major setback on Saturday during qualifying.
As Max Verstappen’s past experience in Monaco shows, a mishap in qualifying can have a significant impact on a driver’s chances of a front-row start and a potential race victory.
