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Oscar Piastri is not shutting down the notion that McLaren could challenge Red Bull for the F1 constructors’ crown after the Woking team’s forward step.
Oscar Piastri isn’t ruling out McLaren challenging Red Bull for the Constructors’ championship, following competitive weekends where the team contended for victory. The team introduced significant upgrades at the Miami Grand Prix, leading to a stronger showing for both Piastri and Norris, the latter taking his first grand prix win with a strategic safety car move. Piastri received the complete set of updates in Imola after sampling half in Miami, showcasing competitive pace even though a qualifying penalty prevented him from a higher starting position. Despite recent strong performances, Piastri acknowledges that consistent competitive showings are key before eyeing a title fight. While Norris has accumulated 43 points in the last two rounds, Piastri has only secured 15 points, trailing his teammate by a significant margin of 48 points in the championship standings. Piastri admits he’s not part of the driver title battle, with Verstappen holding a substantial 60-point advantage over Norris, making the championship pursuit an arduous task for him this season.
