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Oscar Piatri claimed a strong fourth place result at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix but spent much of the race tucked in behind the rear wing of Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes.
Oscar Piastri expressed frustration at not being able to pass Lewis Hamilton at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, finishing fourth in his best result since Qatar last year. He spent much of the race following Hamilton’s Mercedes, struggling to overtake due to McLaren’s lack of straight-line speed. Piastri was relieved when Hamilton finally pitted, allowing him to secure an unchallenged finish. McLaren’s current third place in the standings, ahead of Mercedes, and Piastri’s belief in the team’s potential to close the gap on the top two teams were highlighted. Despite the challenges faced during the race, Piastri remains determined to work on McLaren’s performance to strive for better results in the future.