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McLaren enter the season upcoming F1 season looking to defend its double championship success from 2025.
Oscar Piastri has expressed feeling more “optimistic” about McLaren’s car after testing in Bahrain, alongside team-mate Lando Norris.
During the pre-season period, Piastri tested the MCL40 and gathered valuable insights under the new technical regulations.
While facing some challenges during testing, Piastri considered it a normal part of the development process.
He emphasized the importance of learning from both good and bad experiences before the start of the season.
Piastri acknowledged the significant changes in rules and aims to continue making progress with McLaren’s performance without being the frontrunner.
