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Oscar Piastri will take part in his second home race next weekend as F1 descends on Albert Park for the Australian Grand Prix.
McLaren Team Principal Andreas Stella stated that he will “protect” Oscar Piastri during his upcoming home event in Australia next week. Piastri, who made his F1 debut with McLaren last year, will be participating in his second home grand prix at Albert Park. The 22-year-old achieved his first career points in Melbourne by finishing eighth in a chaotic event. Following his Melbourne debut, Piastri has secured two podium finishes as McLaren displayed a strong performance in the latter half of last year’s season. Piastri earned a fourth-place finish at the recent Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, continuing McLaren’s strong form this season. Stella emphasized the importance of managing Piastri’s schedule amidst media and sponsorship obligations to ensure his focus remains on-track performance. McLaren will carefully evaluate various requests and prioritize commitments that will enhance Piastri’s performance while safeguarding him from distractions during the event.
