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Oscar Piastri admitted he was determined to prove to his rivals that he was no “pushover” when it came to
In his debut season, the Australian driver impressed greatly, achieving two podium finishes and a Sprint race victory in Qatar thanks to McLaren’s resurgence. He gained admiration for his strong but calculated approach when racing against more experienced opponents and received no penalties for driving violations. Piastri stood his ground against Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, with Russell receiving a penalty for an off-track overtake. He also successfully defended against Yuki Tsunoda’s spin in Mexico. Piastri was mindful of establishing early on that he wouldn’t be easily displaced by competitors. While he aims to race hard, he believes in being fair and avoiding unnecessary contact. He credits his success in previous categories to staying out of trouble and being consistent. In his upcoming sophomore season, he will once again team up with Lando Norris at McLaren, and their combined efforts helped the team secure fourth place in the Constructors’ Championship.
