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Oscar Piastri scored a fourth-place result at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and has spoken out over McLaren’s podium chances in Australia.
Oscar Piastri shared his thoughts on McLaren’s chances of getting a podium at the upcoming Australian Grand Prix. He is coming off a strong performance in Saudi Arabia where he finished in fourth place. McLaren’s momentum from the previous season, where they clinched nine podiums, has carried over into the current season. Piastri mentioned that McLaren hasn’t secured a podium at Albert Park Circuit since 2014. Despite a promising debut in Melbourne last year, Piastri remains realistic about his chances of reaching the podium this time. He acknowledges that McLaren is currently fighting for the third-fastest car position on the grid. Piastri expressed optimism about challenging higher positions later in the season, but for now, he believes that anything beyond fifth place will require some luck.
