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Oscar Piastri has conceded he was relieved it was the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix as he combated a “big” downforce loss from damage at the start to his McLaren. Piastri made a slower start than Carlos Sainz and the Spaniard was up the McLaren’s inside into Turn 1, but the Australian managed to hold […]
Piastri had a slower start than Carlos Sainz, but managed to hold second place around the outside after a tap with Sainz caused a puncture. A red flag incident involving Perez and Haas enabled Sainz to be reinstated to third position on the standing restart. Piastri’s McLaren had to undergo repairs during the stoppage due to damage on the sidepod and floor. Despite the damage, Piastri was content with his second place finish in Monaco and his third podium appearance in F1. He mentioned that overtaking in Monaco is challenging and was grateful they could fix the damage during the red flag period. He admitted that he could not have done more to challenge Leclerc for the win, with his attempt at Turn 8 being the closest opportunity.
