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Oscar Piastri admitted that his opening lap horror show in the Azerbaijan GP was “not my finest moment,” costing him the chance to extend his F1 title lead.
Oscar Piastri acknowledged that his mistakes on the opening lap of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix were not his finest moment, preventing him from extending his lead in the Formula 1 title race. He committed two uncharacteristic errors at Turn 5, effectively ending his race. Piastri admitted to a startline misjudgment that saw him fall to the back of the pack and a subsequent crash due to misjudging speed in the braking zone. These errors cost him the opportunity to strengthen his position in both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships. Despite teammate Lando Norris’s struggles, Piastri remained focused on his own performance and improving for future races. His reflections centered on taking responsibility for his mistakes and the need to make better decisions under pressure.
