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Piastri sets sights on Verstappen after securing front row
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri is aiming to lead the Japanese Grand Prix into Turn 1 after securing a front row start in qualifying. Despite not being able to improve on the second lap of Q3, Piastri finished best of the rest behind Max Verstappen, ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Red Bull’s Sergio Perez. Piastri expressed his satisfaction with his first lap, although he felt he could have done better in the last chicane. He also mentioned that the team has had a very good weekend so far with car upgrades, and he is happy to be starting in second place. Having previously challenged Verstappen in the Belgian Grand Prix, Piastri is excited about the opportunity to overtake just one car at the start of the race.
Source: RacingNews 365
