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McLaren Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri lamented making “too many mistakes” on his Q3 runs as he qualified a “disappointing”
Piastri outperformed Lando Norris in two out of three practice sessions and was competitive in qualifying, although he ended up in sixth place, with both McLaren drivers moving up one spot on the grid due to Sergio Perez’s penalty. Despite a few mistakes in Q3, Piastri feels he could have done better with his out lap preparation but is relatively satisfied with his performance overall. He acknowledged the challenge of getting the tires to the right temperature and finding the optimal operating window at the Albert Park Circuit. Piastri anticipates a tough race ahead but aims to finish ahead of Aston Martin and Mercedes cars, highlighting the strategic nature of the race due to Pirelli’s tire choices. He remains optimistic about McLaren’s pace compared to their rivals, aiming to maintain their position or potentially gain ground during the race.
