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Oscar Piastri has denied that the recent low-speed gains McLaren has crafted with its 2024 Formula 1 car have hampered its previous prowess in high-speed corners. McLaren had boasted a weakness in slow speed going back numerous seasons and even last term when it managed to upgrade a car into regular podium contention. Piastri and […]
“McLaren’s historical weakness in slow speed has been improved upon with recent upgrades, resulting in double podium finishes for Piastri and Norris in high-speed tracks like Japan and Qatar. The team further enhanced its low-speed performance in Miami, exceeding expectations and leading to a victory for Norris. Piastri is confident in McLaren’s competitiveness across all types of circuits, unlike Mercedes which struggled earlier in the season. Despite an 89-point gap to Red Bull, McLaren’s strong performance in recent races has positioned them as genuine championship challengers. Piastri believes that focusing on small improvements will be crucial in the intense championship battle ahead.”
