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McLaren cools concerns over Piastri’s race pace woes
McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stellar is not worried about Oscar Piastri’s race pace compared to his teammate Lando Norris, as he believes it is part of the learning journey for a rookie driver in Formula 1. Piastri achieved his first podium finish in F1 at the Japanese Grand Prix, finishing in third place. However, he crossed the line 17 seconds behind Norris, who was let through earlier in the race due to his faster speed. Stellar explains that race pace is not a skill that can be applied universally to every race, as each situation presents its own unique characteristics. He also highlights Piastri’s strong one-lap speed as his gift and believes that with systematic work, Piastri will continue to improve and learn.
Source: RacingNews 365
