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Oscar Piastri has said that “patience” in identifying the right set-up on his McLaren was crucial to taking pole position for F1’s Dutch GP.
Australian driver Oscar Piastri emphasized the importance of “patience” in fine-tuning his McLaren’s set-up to secure pole position for the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix, despite trailing teammate Lando Norris in practice sessions.
While Norris showed stronger practice times, Piastri’s meticulous adjustments to his MCL39 paid off as he clinched pole by a mere one hundredth of a second with a lap time of 1:08.662s.
Piastri credited his improved car performance to the pre-qualifying tweaks, highlighting the challenging windy conditions during the session.
By making minor adjustments and staying persistent, Piastri managed to surpass Norris’s pace and secure the top grid position.
The Australian driver acknowledged the significant role of consistent improvements and his team’s support in maximizing the McLaren’s potential for the qualifying session.
