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Oscar Piastri will start third on the grid for the Austrian Grand Prix, having been caught out by a surprise and a shame at the Red Bull Ring.
Oscar Piastri expressed his surprise at the impressive performance of Ferrari during qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix, while also lamenting the missed opportunity of not being able to complete his final lap.
Following the first runs in Q3, Piastri was in P3 but was prevented from starting his second lap due to a yellow flag caused by Pierre Gasly’s spin at the final corner, affecting both Piastri and Max Verstappen.
Ultimately, Piastri’s teammate, Lando Norris, secured his third pole position of the season, with Charles Leclerc splitting the two McLarens. Norris set the largest pole margin of the season, over half a second faster than his competitors.
Piastri acknowledged the missed chance to improve his position and compete for pole, especially on a weekend dominated by Norris. Despite the setback, Piastri remains confident in the team’s pace and sees opportunities to perform well in the race.
While acknowledging the strong performance of Ferrari as a surprise, Piastri is determined to make the most of the race and aims higher than finishing in third place.
