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The rookie driver was an innocent victim of the first-corner chaos in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, picking up damage that effectively ended his race. It is something he put down to his qualifying off on Friday.
Australian driver Oscar Piastri admitted that his off during qualifying for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix played a role in the incident that ultimately ended his race. Piastri skidded off the track at Turn 12 during qualifying, leaving him without a time and starting 10th on the grid for the race. This vulnerable starting position put him in harm’s way at the start of the race, leading to the collision with Nico Hulkenberg, Kevin Magnussen, and Alex Albon. Despite sustaining rear-wing and floor damage, Piastri’s team managed to repair the car under the red flag, allowing him to continue the race one lap down. Reflecting on his 14th place finish, Piastri acknowledged that the qualifying mistake put him at a disadvantage and emphasized the importance of putting oneself in the best possible position on the grid. He praised his team’s effort in getting the car repaired quickly and saw the extended race as an opportunity to learn and gain valuable experience.
Forrás: RacingNews 365
