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Oscar Piastri admitted the pace didn’t fully materialise when it mattered most in qualifying for the F1 Austrian Grand Prix, as his last lap in Q3 was disrupted.
Oscar Piastri expressed disappointment as his pace didn’t fully shine through in qualifying for the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix, due to disruptions on his final lap in Q3.
Despite securing third on the grid in Austria, he was hindered by Pierre Gasly’s spin at Turn 10, causing him to abort his last attempt.
Piastri reflected on the challenges of hooking up a perfect lap at the Red Bull Ring, feeling there was more potential that didn’t materialize in qualifying.
However, he remained confident in his race pace despite the qualifying setbacks and expressed satisfaction with McLaren’s recent upgrades showing promising results on the timing sheets.
Looking ahead to the race, Piastri hoped to make the most of the strong pace demonstrated over the weekend and make up for the missed opportunities in qualifying.
