P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Oscar Piastri felt like he had “nothing to lose” during Saturday’s Formula 1 qualifying session for the Spanish Grand Prix, claiming his McLaren car hasn’t been “natural all weekend.” Piastri’s F1 McLaren team-mate Lando Norris romped away to pole position but it was an altogether different affair for the Australian. The sophomore driver’s first Q3 […]
While Piastri’s F1 McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, secured pole position, Piastri faced challenges during qualifying. His first Q3 push-lap was deleted due to track limits, leading to an off-track excursion into the gravel. Piastri had been struggling with the balance of his McLaren all weekend, which impacted his performance. Despite the setback, Piastri believed his ultimate result would have been around P7 or P8. He found it difficult to pinpoint the exact cause of his issues and noted that the recent upgrades on the car were not to blame. Ultimately, these troubles culminated in Piastri finishing 10th on the grid for the race.
