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McLaren boss Andrea Stella has revealed that floor damage hampered Oscar Piastri’s bid to beat Max Verstappen to pole position at the F1 British GP.
McLaren boss Andrea Stella revealed that floor damage hindered Oscar Piastri’s pole position bid at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix. Piastri was close to securing the top spot, but Max Verstappen’s last-gasp lap in the Red Bull pushed him to second on the grid. Piastri’s damaged car and a moment on the kerb affected his performance in the final qualifying session. Despite the tight competition, Piastri commended his team’s efforts in improving the car’s pace throughout the weekend. Stella acknowledged the challenge Piastri faced due to the damage and aerodynamic issues. The slight margin between the McLaren drivers and Verstappen made it difficult for Piastri to clinch pole position.
