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McLaren boss Andrea Stella believes the challenges that Oscar Piastri has experienced over recent races will see him become a “more complete” driver in F1.
McLaren boss Andrea Stella believes that recent challenges faced by Oscar Piastri will ultimately make him a better driver in Formula 1, despite his current position without the championship lead since almost seven months ago.
Piastri’s results have declined in the past few races, with a shift from a 34-point advantage to a one-point gap, including a series of fifth-place finishes where he struggled behind teammate Lando Norris.
Stella noted that Piastri’s weak point on circuits with low grip was exposed in recent races, contrasting with Norris’s strengths in such conditions.
Following post-race analysis and adjustments to Piastri’s driving style, Stella praised Piastri’s adaptability and progress made during the race in addressing his limitations.
Despite recent setbacks, McLaren expects Piastri to learn and grow from these experiences, aiming to help him evolve into a more well-rounded and competitive Formula 1 driver.
