P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The Melbourne native will start his home Grand Prix from fifth on the grid, having qualified sixth before Sergio Perez’s penalty.
Oscar Piastri has taken responsibility for his mistakes in Australian Grand Prix qualifying, admitting that he was lucky not to be further down the grid. Despite finishing sixth fastest, he moved up to fifth due to Sergio Perez’s three-place penalty. Piastri and team-mate Lando Norris showed strong performance, with Piastri faster in the first two segments. However, Piastri struggled in Q3, citing mistakes in preparation and feeling fortunate not to be lower. He emphasized the need to improve to challenge competitors like Red Bull and Ferrari. Piastri remains optimistic and aims to maintain position during the race, highlighting the team’s progress compared to last year at Albert Park.
