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Oscar Piastri has highlighted the “weird grey area” within F1 that makes him question whether he is a race winner or not after taking sprint victory for McLaren in Qatar last year.
Oscar Piastri has expressed his unease with the ambiguity surrounding F1 sprint events, citing his “awkward position” and uncertainty about whether winning a sprint qualifies as a true F1 victory. Many drivers, including Piastri, have voiced opposition to sprint races, but they are likely to remain on the F1 calendar with potential expansion in the future. Piastri believes that traditional race weekends offer more excitement, despite the potential for sprints to inject some thrill into the sport. The lack of clarity on the status of sprint victories in relation to F1 achievements creates unique challenges for drivers like Piastri who have claimed sprint wins but are unsure if they can be considered true F1 winners. Piastri’s concerns stem from the distinction between sprint wins and traditional grand prix victories, with the current format leading to uncertainties and “oddities” in the F1 hierarchy.
