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Oscar Piastri’s Brazilian Grand Prix was compromised after he was hit by a rival car on the run to the first corner, but the McLaren driver has admitted that he could’ve done more to ensure he wasn’t in the firing line.
Oscar Piastri acknowledged that his disappointing qualifying result put him at a higher risk of contact on the opening lap of the São Paulo Grand Prix. After sliding off the track during Friday’s session due to a sudden storm, Piastri started the race in the mid-pack and was hit by Kevin Magnussen after the Haas driver spun around following contact with Alexander Albon. McLaren managed to repair Piastri’s car during a red flag period, allowing him to rejoin the race, albeit a lap down. Piastri stated that the incident was a result of his poor qualifying position, explaining that starting in those positions exposes you to such risks. Despite the difficulties, Piastri expressed gratitude for the team’s effort to get the car back together and mentioned that he learned valuable lessons from the experience, which will help him in future races.
Forrás: RacingNews 365
