‘Calm’ Oscar Piastri asserts he can be ‘ruthless’ in tough situations
Oscar Piastri made it clear that he remained aggressive when it comes to racing despite being known for his calm and composed demeanor.
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Oscar Piastri took his first ever Grand Prix win with McLaren at the Hungaroring this season. The Australian has always been calm and composed when it comes to racing. The paddock never saw him fall into any controversies with any driver or the team. Therefore, this approach has earned him respect, but it also raised questions about his abilities. Critics wonder if the 23-year-old can take the bold risks with the behavior he carries while racing.
In a recent interview, Oscar Piastri emphasized that his calm and composed demeanor doesn’t mean he lacks aggression or competitiveness. In F1, being calm helps with focus, but there are times when drivers need to be assertive and fight for their positions. Piastri highlighted that throughout his career, he had faced tough situations where he had to be ruthless and assertive. This demonstrated that he can be fiercely competitive when needed and especially for the title race, despite his natural relaxed appearance.
Just because I'm calm doesn't mean I'm not ruthless. There's been a lot of tough situations throughout my career where you need to get your elbows out.Oscar Piastri told SkySportsF1
Oscar Piastri mentioned that he doesn’t want him to be seen as a troublemaker on tracks, but he knows he needs to prove himself to earn respect. He desires to show that he is a skilled and serious driver, while also being fair and respectful to others. Piastri reckoned by showing his abilities, he aimed to gain acknowledgement of fellow drivers without causing unnecessary issues.
I think I said last year, I don't want to be seen as a pest on track, but you have to earn your respect.Oscar Piastri added
Oscar Piastri confesses having ‘odd moments of rage’ while racing
Oscar Piastri highlighted that many people believe that he is very calm while racing and which Piastri himself accepts. But there are moments where he shows strong emotions. He believed that having occasional moments of anger or intensity is important in racing. These moments often occur in every driver’s life and the 23-year-old also experiences those feelings. These mixed feelings help him stay competitive and handle the pressure of racing in F1.
I think a lot of people think I'm very calm, which I think I am, but I still have my moments. You need the odd moment of rage here and there. Some people think I'm like, complete flat line, but I do have my moments.Oscar Piastri stated
Certainly, Oscar Piastri emphasized that while he has a calming nature there are moments where he shows strong emotions. These strong emotions are necessary to be successful in Formula 1. Piastri has been a strong competitor at the first half of the season, fans hope the Australian continues to bring the same energy on tracks.
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