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McLaren’s Oscar Piastri believes that securing grid position over Mercedes proved vital to him finishing ahead of its drivers in
Piastri performed admirably at the fast-paced Jeddah circuit, outqualifying teammate Lando Norris and securing a third-row lockout for McLaren. Despite overtaking Fernando Alonso early on, Piastri struggled to pass Lewis Hamilton due to McLaren’s lack of top-end speed. Piastri acknowledged the team’s weaknesses, particularly in straight-line speed, following the race. He emphasized the importance of track position and highlighted the close competition between McLaren and Mercedes. Looking ahead to the Australian Grand Prix, Piastri remains cautiously optimistic about McLaren’s chances and aims to capitalize on the home advantage.
