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Oscar Piastri has admitted that it’s “concerning” that both McLaren drivers were out-qualified by Alpine’s Pierre Gasly for the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Australian driver qualified eighth on the grid, seven-tenths behind the pole time set by Mercedes’ George Russell, and four-tenths adrift of Gasly’s time putting him in third place. Piastri expressed concern over both Ferrari drivers being ahead of him and teammate Lando Norris, especially with an Alpine driver ahead. Despite the challenges, Piastri remains optimistic for the race emphasizing the unpredictability and opportunities that may arise. He admitted the difficulty in finding single lap pace in his car during Q3 but remains hopeful for a stronger race performance from McLaren. Piastri noted the track’s characteristics probably favored Ferrari and ensured the team remains focused on improving for the upcoming races.