Oscar Piastri insists he ‘maximised’ the car to secure P2 in Azerbaijan GP Qualifying after Lando Norris elimination
Oscar Piastri gave it his all in order to secure a front-row start for the Azerbaijan GP amidst Lando Norris' failed performance.
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Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris (via IMAGO)
McLaren has continued to perform potently during the 2024 F1 season. Woking is currently the closest competitor for the constructors’ championship behind Red Bull. The team was expected to overtake Milton Keynes in the standings at the Azerbaijan GP. Oscar Piastri managed a P2 start while Lando Norris failed to steer clear of the Q1 qualifying session.
Oscar Piastri has continued to keep up with his appearances in the Q3 session after a great end to the Baku qualifying. However, Piastri faced his fair share of issues over the session. The Australian noted that he got a bit too close to the walls, especially during the final lap of the session.
I got a bit closer to the walls, and on the last lap a little bit too close.Oscar Piastri said during the post-session interview
Apart from this, Piastri reckoned that the Baku circuit rewarded commitment as he aimed for the victory on Sunday. The 24-year-old attempted to maximize the potential of the car after Lando Norris failed to clear the Q1 session. Additionally, the Australian claimed that the challenger felt good throughout the session.
This track rewards commitment. Just tried to maximise the car, which was feeling good all the way through.Oscar Piastri added
Oscar Piastri: "I got a bit closer to the walls, and on the last lap a little bit too close. This track rewards commitment. Just tried to maximise the car, which was feeling good all the way through."
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Oscar Piastri anticipates tough competition from Ferrari after ‘fast’ pace at the Baku circuit
The two Ferrari drivers had a great end to the Azerbaijan GP qualifying as well after scoring a P1 and P3 start. As a result, Oscar Piastri believed that following the Ferraris around the circuit would be tough. Additionally, Piastri hoped for a good race pace to emerge victorious against the fast Maranello.
I think following around here will be really tough, so hopefully I can get some clean air but I think our race pace is good. But the Ferraris are not slow.Oscar Piastri noted
McLaren will have to work extremely hard to not lose the running to Red Bull for the championship victory. Lando Norris’ woeful performance in Baku has enabled Milton Keynes to gain more confidence over the victory chances.
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