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Oscar Piastri had to settle for second at the Red Bull Ring after coming close to hitting McLaren team-mate Lando Norris.
Oscar Piastri admitted that he pushed the limits during his intense battle with Lando Norris at the Austrian Grand Prix, where Norris emerged victorious. Piastri initially started in third position and swiftly passed Charles Leclerc to secure second place, focusing on overtaking his teammate. Throughout the first stint of the race, Piastri remained within a second of Norris but struggled to make a lasting pass. Despite a close call at Turn 4, where he narrowly avoided contact with Norris, Piastri was reminded by McLaren that his maneuvers were on the edge. Ultimately settling for second place, Piastri’s championship lead was reduced to 15 points before the next race at Silverstone. Reflecting on the intense battle, Piastri acknowledged the challenge, expressing gratitude to his team for their impressive performance and hoping to continue racing fiercely for victories.
