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Oscar Piastri had the option to run McLaren’s latest suspension update at the F1 Canadian GP, but opted against it, going on to secure third place in qualifying.
Oscar Piastri chose not to use McLaren’s latest suspension update at the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix, securing third place in qualifying without it.
The Montreal circuit hasn’t been favorable to McLaren this weekend, as they seem slower compared to their recent performances.
Although McLaren usually performs well on Sundays, Piastri starting in third and Norris in seventh may make a win challenging this time.
The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve’s characteristics don’t seem to suit McLaren’s 2025 car, which had a modified suspension setup only on Norris’ car.
Piastri prioritized consistency over change, deciding to stick with the standard setup despite the option to try the new suspension.
McLaren’s Andrea Stella clarified that the different suspension setups for Piastri and Norris are minor adjustments based on driver preference, not for performance reasons.
