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Oscar Piastri reveals urgent McLaren battle to fix fuel issue before crucial F1 test showdown

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
January 29, 2026
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Oscar Piastri reveals urgent McLaren battle to fix fuel issue before crucial F1 test showdown

McLaren Faces Crisis as Oscar Piastri Reveals Urgent Fix Needed to Avoid F1 Test Disaster!

In a dramatic turn of events at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri has confirmed that the team is in a race against time to resolve a critical fuel system malfunction that cut short his test session on Thursday. With the clock ticking down to the final day of testing, the pressure is mounting on the Woking-based outfit to ensure that they do not miss out on vital track time.

Piastri, the rising star of Formula 1, was left sidelined during the afternoon session, managing to complete only a meager 48 laps in the morning. This setback is a significant blow to the Australian driver’s preparations for the upcoming F1 season, with both he and his team desperately needing more mileage to fine-tune their performance. As the final day looms, McLaren is facing a mounting crisis that could have serious repercussions for their campaign.

“We had a fuel system issue, which cut our day short, but the team’s working hard to get that fixed and back out tomorrow,” Piastri stated, revealing the urgency of the situation. The rookie driver expressed optimism despite the challenges, stating, “It was nice to be back out today, especially in the new car.” However, the reality is stark: McLaren is in a precarious position with limited time to address critical issues.

This year’s cars pose new challenges across the grid, and Piastri is keen to adapt quickly. “These cars are completely different to what we’ve had the last few years. That’s part of what this test is about,” he explained. The team has already pinpointed several areas for improvement, a silver lining in an otherwise turbulent testing session.

With only one more day of running left, McLaren must maximize every moment to acclimate to the new car and refine its setup. Piastri remains focused, stating, “We’ll continue to get used to the car and get a good read on how different things feel. Then we’ll find a good direction to make the car quicker and feel nicer.”

As McLaren battles against the clock to rectify the fuel system issue, fans and pundits alike are left wondering whether the team can pull off a miraculous turnaround in time for the final day of testing. Will they rise to the occasion, or will this setback haunt them as the new season approaches? The stakes have never been higher, and the motorsport world is watching closely.

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