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Oscar Piastri has his equal-best qualifying position for a grand prix, banking second, although he faces an investigation by the stewards.
After qualifying second to Max Verstappen, Oscar Piastri is optimistic about McLaren’s chances in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix with their full upgrade package. Piastri secured a front-row berth alongside Verstappen, narrowly missing pole position by less than a tenth. Despite being summoned to the stewards for impeding Kevin Magnussen, McLaren’s recent strong performances have boosted Piastri’s confidence. He acknowledges the challenge posed by Verstappen and Red Bull but remains confident in McLaren’s abilities. While overtaking may prove challenging on the Imola track, Piastri is hopeful they can achieve a good result.
