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Here’s what we learned from Piastri’s in-race radio comments, what he said after the race, why Norris reckons he wasn’t aggressive and more as we assess the McLaren crash fallout
Despite facing contentious moments during races this season, Oscar Piastri has remained composed and has refrained from criticizing McLaren in his post-race interviews.
Even though he expressed frustration over contact with Norris at the Singapore GP, Piastri maintained a calm demeanor during the official interviews.
Piastri emphasized the need for clarity from the team regarding their decisions following incidents, especially when it comes to maintaining fairness in races.
His primary focus is on understanding the circumstances surrounding the clashes before drawing conclusions or discussing further actions with the team.
Piastri’s concern about fairness within McLaren has been magnified in key moments throughout the season as championship pressure rises.
While he denied worries about Norris receiving preferential treatment, Piastri acknowledged that there have been challenging situations this year that warrant scrutiny.
Overall, Piastri remains confident in the team’s intentions and sees these incidents as part of the learning process for everyone involved.
