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Oscar Piastri has lambasted McLaren’s decision to start the F1 Canadian GP intermediate tyres, resulting in a miserable afternoon.
Oscar Piastri criticized McLaren’s decision to start the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix on intermediate tyres, leading to a disappointing race. McLaren went for a bold strategy by opting for intermediates at the beginning of the race, causing both Piastri and teammate Lando Norris to pit early for dry tyres. Piastri faced a challenging afternoon, finishing outside the points and receiving a time penalty for a collision with Alex Albon. Piastri explained that the decision to use intermediates quickly backfired as the formation lap began, with conditions not justifying the choice. He apologized for the crash with Albon, acknowledging it as a mistake and expressing regret for the unnecessary damage caused. McLaren and Piastri will need to analyze their performance urgently after starting strong but failing to secure any points in the race.
