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Piastri wary of Qatar tyre ‘question mark’ after Sprint pole
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri expressed caution regarding the uncertainty surrounding Pirelli’s tyres as he aims for victory in the Qatar Grand Prix Sprint. Despite concerns about the tyre construction, Piastri secured the top spot in the Sprint Shootout, outperforming his teammate Lando Norris and securing a front-row lockout for McLaren. The Shootout was organized hastily after track changes were made in response to safety concerns raised by Pirelli’s analysis. Piastri’s result served as redemption after losing a top-three spot in qualifying due to exceeding track limits. He mentioned being very happy with his performance and joked about giving the FIA five minutes to confirm his pole position. Piastri acknowledged the competitiveness of Max Verstappen, who will start in third place, but remains focused on giving his best to achieve victory. Additionally, Piastri noted the difficulty caused by the adjustments made to track limits at Turns 12 and 13, but he commended the team’s efforts and expressed overall satisfaction with their performance.
Source: RacingNews 365
