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Oscar Piastri revealed that the McLaren squad was “not convinced” it could fight for pole position in Monaco on Saturday before the Australian secured a front-row spot for Sunday’s Formula 1 Grand Prix around the historic principality. Piastri finished Friday’s practice sessions with no clear picture of where his team sat in the fight for […]
Piastri ended Friday’s practice sessions with uncertainty about his team’s position in the pole fight, acknowledging McLaren’s potential to lead or lag. Ultimately, he claimed second place, trailing pole winner Charles Leclerc by a tenth and a half. Qualifying matched Piastri’s tight predictions, with the gap between him and Leclerc extending from second to sixth. Despite initial doubts, Piastri felt confident ahead of qualifying and was pleased with his performance, though he acknowledges room for improvement. Securing a front-row start for the Grand Prix, Piastri acknowledges Monaco’s challenges for overtaking but remains hopeful for strategic opportunities to compete for victory.
