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Piastri’s Heartbreak: Fifth Position After Yellow Flags Thwart Potential Podium at Las Vegas GP

David Castro by David Castro
November 22, 2025
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Piastri’s Heartbreak: Fifth Position After Yellow Flags Thwart Potential Podium at Las Vegas GP

Oscar Piastri’s Heartbreak: Was a Podium Within Reach?

In a dramatic qualifying session that left fans on the edge of their seats, McLaren’s rising star, Oscar Piastri, found himself wrestling with fate at the Grand Prix of Las Vegas. The Australian driver clocked in at fifth place, a position that could have been so much more if not for a stroke of bad luck during his final lap.

As the rain-soaked track played tricks on many, Piastri’s hopes were dashed by the sudden appearance of yellow flags just as he was building momentum. “In the last lap, there was a yellow flag, so there wasn’t a mistake on my part,” he explained to Sky Sport F1, his disappointment palpable. “It’s a shame; it felt like the session was going well. But when you see the yellow flag, you have to slow down, and we couldn’t do anything more.”

While Piastri’s teammate, Lando Norris, celebrated pole position—a remarkable achievement for the team—Piastri’s potential slip into the top tier was overshadowed by the caution required from the yellow flags. Team Principal Andrea Stella didn’t shy away from addressing the situation, hinting that Piastri could have very well secured a top-three start had it not been for the late interruption.

“It was positive for our team with Lando taking pole, but it’s a bit of a shame for Oscar, who encountered the yellow flag on his last attempt,” Stella noted. “That could have been a faster lap, and he might have found himself in the top spots on the grid. There were indications he might have been impeded by Hadjar, but that was likely due to the yellow flag. I believe the third position was possible for Oscar. I’m not entirely sure; I need to review the details, but he could have gone further.”

As the clock ticks down to the highly anticipated race, fans can only wonder: what might have been? Piastri’s fifth place is not to be dismissed lightly; it remains a strong starting point. Yet, the tantalizing possibility of a podium finish looms large, shrouded in the shadows of what could have been. Will the young driver channel this frustration into a fierce performance on race day? One thing is certain: the motorsport world will be watching closely as Piastri and McLaren gear up for what could be a thrilling showdown in Las Vegas.

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