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The battle for fourth place in the Constructors’ Championship is still hot with Aston Martin lurking 11 points down on McLaren – however Oscar Piastri is confident his squad can stay ahead.
Oscar Piastri expressed confidence that McLaren can maintain their lead over Aston Martin in the battle for fourth place in the Constructors’ Championship. Currently, there is only an 11-point difference between the two teams heading into the final round in Abu Dhabi this weekend. McLaren started the season with a disadvantage but successfully improved their car’s performance throughout the year. In contrast, Aston Martin, initially one of the fastest teams, fell behind as the season progressed. McLaren had a challenging race in Las Vegas where they were outperformed by Aston Martin, making the final round crucial in determining the ultimate outcome. Piastri believes that as long as McLaren maximizes their potential and performs to the best of their capabilities, they should be able to stay ahead of Aston Martin and secure fourth place.
