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Oscar Piastri has revealed that he will remain “free to race” McLaren team-mate and polesitter Lando Norris in a fight for the race win in Formula 1’s Dutch Grand Prix. McLaren’s continued resurgence in 2024 has seen it become a genuine contender to Red Bull as it has closed the gap in the Constructors’ Championship […]
McLaren’s strong performance in 2024 has positioned them as a serious rival to Red Bull, narrowing the gap in the Constructors’ Championship to 42 points. The team’s recent developments led to Lando Norris securing pole position with a three-tenth lead over Max Verstappen. Despite Norris’ success, teammate Piastri fell short in Q3 and expressed some disappointment in not achieving a front-row lock-out. Despite being 32 points behind Norris, Piastri revealed that McLaren will not obstruct him from challenging for victory when the opportunity arises. Looking ahead to the race, Piastri aims for a good start and believes strategic opportunities could unfold to make progress through the field.
