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Oscar Piastri finished second in the Monaco Grand Prix to claim his first podium of the 2024 F1 season.
Oscar Piastri admitted that defeating Charles Leclerc in the Monaco Grand Prix would have required something extraordinary. Despite starting in second place, Piastri faced early challenges but held his ground to finish on the podium for the first time this season. He managed to avoid a puncture after a minor contact with Carlos Sainz, who was less fortunate. Piastri maintained his second position after a race restart and withstood constant pressure from Sainz. Reflecting on the race, Piastri acknowledged the difficulty of overtaking at Monaco and realized that claiming pole position was crucial in challenging Leclerc. Despite missing out on victory, Piastri was pleased with his podium finish and acknowledged the exceptional performance required to compete with Leclerc.
