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Oscar Piastri has denied that McLaren team-mate Lando Norris’ win in Miami last month has now increased the pressure on him to log his maiden Formula 1 victory. Piastri capitalised on McLaren’s resurgence last term to beat Max Verstappen and Norris to the Sprint win in Qatar, taking McLaren’s first success since Monza 2021. However, […]
Piastri capitalized on McLaren’s resurgence last season and won the Sprint race in Qatar, marking McLaren’s first victory since Monza 2021. However, Norris surpassed this achievement in Miami earlier this year, claiming his elusive first place on the podium on his 110th F1 appearance. Despite a clash with Carlos Sainz and a grip drop penalty at Imola, Piastri remained positive and expressed satisfaction with his strong performances, finishing second in Monaco. Piastri emphasized that he is not putting much pressure on himself to replicate his teammate’s success, acknowledging the impact of different circumstances on race outcomes. Although McLaren has significantly improved since his debut, Piastri noted that his general approach to racing has not changed in his sophomore season compared to his rookie year. He highlighted feeling more comfortable, established, and confident this year, benefiting from accumulated experience and results.
