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Oscar Piastri insists his qualifying delta to McLaren team-mate Lando Norris is smaller than their 20-4 head-to-head record might suggest.
Oscar Piastri acknowledges his qualifying struggles compared to Lando Norris, mentioning that while the gap has been small, he is not satisfied with his grid position performances. Piastri fell 20-4 to Norris in main qualifying sessions during the 2024 F1 season, highlighting one of the larger gaps on the grid. Despite Norris’ dominance in securing eight pole positions, Piastri remains determined to bridge the performance disparity. The Australian driver recognizes the need to improve his qualifying results but also emphasizes the progress he has made in other aspects of his driving. Piastri believes that consolidating all these improvements will contribute to his success in future races.
