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McLaren driver Oscar Piastri has revealed that a slight gearbox problem cost him vital time during his final lap in
While Lando Norris secured a pole position in the wet, his team-mate Piastri finished in eighth place, three seconds behind. Piastri was on par with Norris in drier conditions earlier but had a setback on his final lap due to a minor issue. McLaren’s Team Principal confirmed that Piastri could have placed higher without the setback during the Sprint. Despite initial concerns about the car’s performance at the Shanghai International Circuit, McLaren has shown competitive pace in various conditions. Piastri remains optimistic about the team’s prospects for the weekend, considering the positive showing so far.
