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Oscar Piastri could only finish fourth in the Canadian Grand Prix, his first time off the podium since the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
Oscar Piastri expressed that McLaren would have needed a 100-lap Canadian Grand Prix to showcase its typical tire dominance. Despite finishing fourth in Montreal, it was McLaren’s worst result since the Australian GP opening race. Piastri extended his championship lead to 22 points even after a collision with teammate Lando Norris, resulting in Norris’ DNF. Piastri believed McLaren could only assert its usual dominance in tire management if the race had been 30 laps longer. He stated that despite showing speed at times, they lacked the necessary advantage throughout the race. Looking ahead, Piastri acknowledged the need for a stronger performance from himself and the team to maintain their lead in the championship race.
