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McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was “not surprised” to find himself in the top three after Formula 1’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying session. The Australian’s confidence stemmed from a positive feeling from his McLaren right from opening practice. Positivity followed Piastri into qualifying as he finished second, albeit three-tenths off of polesitter Charles Leclerc. Still, in contrary […]
The Australian driver’s confidence in his McLaren was evident right from the opening practice session. Despite finishing second in qualifying, he expressed belief in his ability to secure a top three position in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix press conference. Piastri acknowledged the competitiveness among the top four teams, emphasizing the unpredictability of the outcome. Although he felt his final run had its share of mistakes, Piastri was content with his front row starting position. Positioned between the Ferrari drivers, he anticipates a tight race where any of the top teams could emerge victorious. Piastri’s confidence in his car’s race pace and the competitiveness of the field sets the stage for an exciting Grand Prix in Baku.
