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McLaren boss Andrea Stella has contended that Oscar Piastri’s struggle on low-grip circuits was behind his difficult weekend at F1’s United States GP.
McLaren boss Andrea Stella attributed Oscar Piastri’s struggles at the United States Grand Prix to difficulties on low-grip circuits. Piastri faced challenges throughout the weekend, finishing fifth without a podium for the third race in a row. Lando Norris had an edge over Piastri in both practice and the Sprint Race, maintaining a significant lead on track. Despite avoiding losing ground in the Sprint Race, Piastri entered the main race in sixth place. McLaren is conducting a thorough review to assess whether the car’s setup affected Piastri’s performance during the weekend. Stella emphasized the importance of both the car’s setup and Piastri’s driving style in addressing his competitiveness on low-grip tracks.
