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McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella has selected Oscar Piastri’s “exceptional” run to the podium in Japan as the standout moment
This paragraph discusses Oscar Piastri’s debut season in Formula 1 and highlights his impressive performances throughout. Despite being outscored by Lando Norris, Piastri had notable finishes, including top-three finishes and a win in the Qatar Sprint. The McLaren boss, Stella, identifies Piastri’s weekend in Japan as the highlight of the season, where he secured a front-row start and finished third in the race, even though it was his first time racing at the technically challenging Suzuka circuit. Stella praises Piastri’s ability to quickly learn and collaborate with his engineers, as well as his calm and controlled demeanor that allows him to maximize his potential. Stella also acknowledges that Piastri performed better at circuits where he had previous experience and more practice time. Overall, McLaren is pleased with Piastri’s performance in his debut season.
