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Oscar Piastri has said his McLaren “felt really good all day” as he ended his F1 slump with pole position for the Sprint Race at the Qatar GP.
Oscar Piastri expressed satisfaction with his McLaren’s performance and ended his Formula 1 slump by securing pole position for the Sprint Race at the Qatar Grand Prix.
After a streak of seven race weekends without a win or pole position, the Australian driver outperformed George Russell and Lando Norris to set a new lap record at the Lusail International Circuit.
While facing a challenging moment during his final flying effort, where he almost lost control of his car, Piastri managed to maintain composure and secure pole position.
Looking ahead to the main race, Piastri aims to continue the momentum and keep the title fight alive until the season finale in Abu Dhabi.
With Norris needing to outscore him to secure the title, Piastri remains focused on maximizing his performance to challenge the Briton until the end.
