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McLaren’s Daring Move: Oscar Piastri’s Risky Two-Stop Strategy Unveiled at F1 Imola GP

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
May 19, 2025
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McLaren’s Daring Move: Oscar Piastri’s Risky Two-Stop Strategy Unveiled at F1 Imola GP

Formula One F1 - Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy - May 18, 2025 McLaren's Oscar Piastri in action during the race Pool via REUTERS/Luca Bruno

In a shocking turn of events at the Formula 1 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in Imola, McLaren made a bold move by committing Oscar Piastri to an early two-stop strategy. The decision, explained by McLaren boss Andrea Stella, aimed to close the gap and secure a potential victory for the young driver.

Starting the race from pole position, Piastri faced fierce competition from George Russell and Max Verstappen. However, a strategic error while defending against Russell allowed Verstappen to swoop in and claim the lead, leading to a series of events that saw Piastri fighting to regain his position on the track.

Despite the deployment of both a Virtual Safety Car and a full Safety Car, Piastri found himself on the back foot, forced to overtake competitors to stay in the race. The team’s decision to switch Piastri to Hard tires early on was an attempt to gain an advantage, but it ultimately did not play out as expected.

Speaking candidly after the race, Stella defended the team’s strategy, stating, “If you deviate, that was the time to go for a two-stop. So no regrets and ultimately for the team it’s the same outcome and for Oscar it could have been the way to win.”

The role of the Safety Car proved crucial in reshuffling the race dynamics, with Stella acknowledging the impact of tire degradation and the strategic choices made by various teams. The unpredictability of tire performance added an extra layer of complexity to an already intense race.

Despite the outcome not favoring Piastri in the end, McLaren’s willingness to take risks and think outside the box showcased their determination to compete at the highest level of motorsport. The Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola provided a thrilling spectacle of skill, strategy, and relentless competition that left fans on the edge of their seats.

As the dust settles on Imola, the focus now shifts to the next race on the calendar, where McLaren and Piastri will have another chance to showcase their talent and fighting spirit on the track. Stay tuned for more adrenaline-pumping action from the world of Formula 1.

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