Oscar Piastri remains calm and composed despite a rocky start at the Canadian Grand Prix.
- The McLaren team introduced significant upgrades for the race, aiming for improved performance.
- Piastri experienced a challenging Friday, ending with a four-tenths deficit behind teammate Lando Norris.
- Despite initial struggles, Piastri saw positive development throughout the day.
- McLaren remains optimistic about further improvements in upcoming sessions.
Friday at the Canadian Grand Prix didn’t go as smoothly as expected for Oscar Piastri and the McLaren team. For the first time this season, Piastri did not secure a spot in the top three during the FP2 session, finishing sixth, which was four-tenths behind his teammate Lando Norris. George Russell of Mercedes led the pack, leaving the McLaren duo to ponder their next move.
Piastri, however, managed to remain optimistic as he reflected on the day’s events. He noted the car’s performance improved towards the end of the day, which he saw as a positive sign despite the tough start. Piastri mentioned that finding the right setup with the car was tricky but felt the team was making progress. He expressed the competition was tight and emphasized the need to further fine-tune the car’s performance for upcoming sessions.
The McLaren team has made significant updates to their car, specifically the introduction of a new front wing, changes to the front suspension, and a medium downforce rear wing, all aimed at enhancing performance. Piastri was questioned about his thoughts on these changes, and while he acknowledged the team has not yet achieved the desired results, he assured there were “no alarm bells.” He remains focused on closing the performance gap.
Currently standing ten points ahead of Norris in the Drivers’ standings, Piastri is fully aware of the stakes involved. The team spirit and determination are high, with Piastri hoping that further adjustments and improvements will propel them to better results as the weekend progresses.
With a determined mindset and a focus on progress, Oscar Piastri and McLaren aim to rise to the challenge in Canada.
