P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Oscar Piastri was off the front-running pace of team-mate Lando Norris during the first two practice sessions at the Singapore Grand Prix, explaining he could not find “rhythm” within his McLaren.
Oscar Piastri acknowledged that he struggled to find a rhythm at the Marina Bay Street Circuit during the Singapore Grand Prix weekend, despite not attributing it to the issues he faced in FP1. He faced setbacks with a rear-left corner problem on his McLaren that required a rebuild, causing him to miss crucial track time. Even when he did get on the track, he faced challenges staying competitive with his teammate Lando Norris. Piastri trailed significantly in the final practice, finishing over seven-tenths behind Norris, who topped FP2. Despite the difficulties, Piastri remains optimistic about the underlying pace of his McLaren and aims to improve his performance in the upcoming sessions. He emphasized the need to find comfort in the car and work on unlocking its full potential to close the gap to his teammate and improve his overall performance.
