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Oscar Piastri has issued a warning to Mercedes, believing McLaren is closing on the team dominating the 2026 F1 season.
Oscar Piastri warns Mercedes that McLaren is gaining on them in the 2026 Formula 1 season.
Despite a challenging start, McLaren is showing progress with seven upgrades in Miami on the MCL40 car.
Piastri was able to compete against George Russell thanks to the car improvements.
However, McLaren faced setbacks in Canada with a wrong tire choice and Piastri’s penalty.
Piastri remains positive about the team’s progress but acknowledges the need for further improvements.
While Mercedes is currently out of reach, Piastri believes McLaren can close the gap with better understanding and performance.
