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Disaster Strikes: Oscar Piastri Faces Devastating McLaren Malfunction in Azerbaijan GP Practice

David Castro by David Castro
September 19, 2025
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Disaster Strikes: Oscar Piastri Faces Devastating McLaren Malfunction in Azerbaijan GP Practice

Disaster Strikes: Oscar Piastri’s Azerbaijan GP Dreams Crumble in Practice Chaos!

In a shocking turn of events, championship frontrunner Oscar Piastri has been dealt a devastating blow just minutes into practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. The Australian star’s aspirations of clinching victory took a nosedive as a critical issue emerged with his McLaren, sending shockwaves through the paddock.

As the drivers embarked on their initial laps around the stunning Baku circuit, Piastri’s engineer, Tom Stallard, urgently radioed him with alarming instructions: “Recharge on, back off, recharge on, back off. Avoid full load, keep low revs, avoid full load, keep full revs.” This cryptic message indicated a severe power unit problem, forcing Piastri to roll back to the pits for immediate attention.

Currently leading the championship with a 31-point advantage over his teammate Lando Norris, Piastri’s hopes for success were hanging by a thread as he exited the MCL39, leaving his team scrambling to rectify the situation. But the drama didn’t end there! Norris himself faced a blunder, pitting to remove a pitot tube cover that had been inadvertently left on his car.

The tension escalated when a red flag was waved due to debris on the track, a lucky break for Piastri as the timing coincided with his pit stop. The chaos was triggered when Carlos Sainz hit the exit kerb at Turn 16, dislodging rubber that became wedged under the circuit, prompting officials to halt the session.

As McLaren grapples with this unexpected setback, Piastri’s championship lead is now under threat. The investigation into the power unit issue is underway, leaving fans and analysts on edge. Will this setback derail the rising star’s aspirations, or can he rally to reclaim his momentum in the coming sessions? One thing is for certain: the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend has kicked off with a bang, and all eyes are on Oscar Piastri as he faces one of the biggest challenges of his young career! Stay tuned for updates as this thrilling story unfolds.

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