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Oscar Piastri qualifies P3 for the F1 Canadian GP 2025

Piastri pleased with F1 Canadian GP qualifying result after difficult practice sessions

Chiara Martin5 hours ago5 hours ago08 mins

Oscar Piastri delivered a strong qualifying performance of the season at the F1 Canadian GP, securing third place on the grid after a challenging weekend that saw McLaren’s dominance temporarily disrupted at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. The Australian driver’s journey to the front row began with significant struggles throughout practice sessions, leaving him and the…

Christian Horner has commented on Red Bull's bold 3-stop strategy and the dilemma of pitting Max Verstappen under the Safety Car at the F1 Spanish GP

Horner reflects on Red Bull’s bold 3-stop strategy and dilemma of pitting Verstappen under Safety Car at F1 Spanish GP

Senjuti Jash2 weeks ago1 week ago013 mins

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has opened up about Max Verstappen’s aggressive 3-stop strategy and the predicament of pitting him for hard tyres under the late Safety Car at the F1 Spanish GP. Lining up in third, Verstappen bolted on a set of used softs for his opening stint in Sunday’s race. With a…

Norris pleased with F1 Spanish GP podium but concedes Piastri a shade too quick for him

Jenny Garnett2 weeks ago2 weeks ago012 mins

McLaren are going from strength to strength as Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris crossed the line in a 1-2 finish for the F1 Spanish GP. Despite contributing to a strong result for the team, Norris was no match for his teammate as he qualified and finished the race in P2. After the race, the Brit…

Piastri expects an exciting first turn from pole position in F1 Spanish GP

Nicolas Lopes2 weeks ago2 weeks ago09 mins

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri secured his fourth F1 pole position of the season at the 2025 Spanish GP, and although he described it as the “best spot” to start the race, the Australian expects to face an “exciting” turn one given the long run down to the first corner. Piastri beat his team-mate and championship rival…

Lando Norris taking pole position for the 2025 Monaco GP

Norris ranks F1 Monaco GP pole as his best to date

Chiara Martin3 weeks ago3 weeks ago012 mins

Lando Norris delivered a qualifying masterclass around the streets of Monte Carlo to take a sensational pole position for the 2025 F1 Monaco GP, setting a new lap record with a 1:09.954 and cementing his place at the front of Formula 1’s most iconic grid. The McLaren driver edged out local favourite Charles Leclerc by…

Oscar Piastri during FP2 at the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix

Piastri on messy day after colliding with barrier during FP2 at F1 Monaco GP

Eleanor Cooper3 weeks ago3 weeks ago05 mins

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri described his Friday at the F1 Monaco GP as “very messy” following a trip into the wall during the second practice session of the day. He got it all wrong at turn 1 and hit the barriers. As the impact was straight on, he only broke his front wing. Despite bringing out…

Norris satisfied with recovery to P2 at F1 Imola GP, admits McLaren no match for Verstappen

Jenny Garnett4 weeks ago4 weeks ago010 mins

After a disappointing P4 result in yesterday’s qualifying for the F1 Imola GP, Norris made strong progress in the race to finish on the second step of the podium. Through unable to challenge Verstappen, who dominated from the opening lap, Norris was competitive against Russell and Piastri. A close battle with his teammate As the…

Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren prepares to drive in the garage during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Emilia-Romagna at Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari

Piastri analyses disappointing P3 after F1 Imola GP

Chiara Martin4 weeks ago4 weeks ago06 mins

In a race characterised by multiple safety car interventions, Oscar Piastri secured third place at the F1 Imola Grand Prix despite starting from pole position. The Australian driver’s disappointment was palpable as he reflected on what might have been at the historic Imola circuit. Promising start undone at turn 1 The anticipation surrounding Piastri was…

Piastri celebrates his 4th victory of 2025 in Miami

Piastri wants to “find a bit more” following Friday practice at F1 Imola GP

Ryan McGahey4 weeks ago4 weeks ago04 mins

Speaking in the wake of Friday afternoon’s successful FP2 session ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Imola, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri suggested tomorrow’s qualifying session may prove more challenging for the Woking based team. Friday’s FP2 session proved successful for McLaren as they continued their strong run of form. Following a 1-2 finish in…

Oscar Piastri enjoys the Miami podium alongside teammate Lando Norris

Piastri “enjoying” McLaren’s run of F1 form ahead of Imola GP

Ryan McGahey1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri reflects on his and the team’s dominant form in the opening 6 races as the young Aussie prepares for this weekend’s F1 Imola GP. “I’ve been enjoying the success…” Speaking in the press conference ahead of this Sunday’s F1 Imola GP, McLaren’s Oscar Piatri shares his thoughts on McLaren’s strong start to…