Oscar Piastri laments ‘disappointing’ run after securing P3 in Dutch GP Qualifying

Oscar Piastri was not happy after a poor last run in Q3 which forced the Australian driver to finish third in the session.

Oscar Piastri laments ‘disappointing’ run after securing P3 in Dutch GP Qualifying

Oscar Piastri, image via IMAGO

The Dutch GP is the first race after the F1 summer break. Fans expected to see a thrilling contest between Red Bull and McLaren this weekend. However, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri failed to make the most out of Qualifying after his teammate Lando Norris secured pole position for the race.

Piastri finished the session in third place, behind Norris and Max Verstappen. The Australian driver struggled in his final Q3 run and could not manage to secure a spot on the front row. Oscar Piastri admitted that he simply didn’t do a good enough job during the session.

Just didn't do a good enough job.
Oscar Piastri said post-Qualifying
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The 23-year-old claimed that the first half of his lap was decent. However, Piastri lost crucial time during the second half of the lap, particularly in the middle sector. The Australian driver confessed that he was disappointed to not be on pole despite having a quick car this weekend.

The first half of the lap was okay, the second half wasn't what I needed. the car has been quick this weekend so a bit disappointing not to be higher up.
Oscar Piastri explained

Oscar Piastri remains ‘hopeful’ for Sunday’s race

Oscar Piastri will start right behind Norris and Verstappen on Sunday. The 23-year-old could make gains on the two if he manages to have a good start. The Australian driver claimed that he was hopeful of getting a decent result in the race. Piastri noted that McLaren has shown good pace in long runs so far and as such, he could fight for victory tomorrow.

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri (image via IMAGO)
But I have a good car so hopeful of getting some good points tomorrow. The pace looked good in the long run, so hopefully we can have a good day, get a good start and make up a couple of places.
Oscar Piastri stated

Certainly, Oscar Piastri will push himself to the limit to fight for Dutch GP victory. However, the Australian driver will have no margin for error as a simple mistake could cost him and McLaren heavily in the standings. Fans would be hoping for some exciting yet clean racing in the race.

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