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Mark Hughes: Piastri’s brilliance is still surprising McLaren
Max Verstappen dominated qualifying, securing a pole position 0.6 seconds ahead of the competition at Suzuka. The circuit suited the strengths of the Red Bull and Verstappen, who wanted to prove his excellence following doubts raised after the Singapore Grand Prix. Verstappen’s strong performance in practice sessions demonstrated his determination to showcase his skills despite technical changes. McLaren’s car, the MCL60, performed exceptionally well in fast corners and surprised as the second fastest car. Oscar Piastri, a rookie, impressed by qualifying on the front row in his first visit to the demanding Suzuka track. Despite a shaky moment in practice, Piastri quickly matched his teammate’s pace and exceeded expectations.
Source: The Race
