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Oscar Piastri and F1 were a topic of discussion in the Australian parliament earlier this week.
Oscar Piastri found it “pretty cool” that his name was discussed in the Australian Parliament after a challenging Qatar Grand Prix where he missed out on a win due to McLaren’s strategy error, settling for second place. Australian politicians debated the issue, questioning McLaren’s bias towards Piastri’s team-mate Lando Norris in a light-hearted manner. Piastri appreciated the support from his home country and was impressed to see Formula 1 being discussed at such a high level. Despite entering the Abu Dhabi finale third in the standings, behind Norris and Verstappen, Piastri remains focused on doing his best for his supporters. Reflecting on the historical pattern where the driver in third position won the championship in 2007 and 2012, Piastri acknowledged the positive omen but emphasized the need to stay focused and not rely solely on past outcomes.
