AutoGear
  • Latest News
  • AutoGear TV
  • Sustainable Mobility
  • Motorsports
    • Circuits
    • Rally
    • Rally raid
    • WEC
  • English
    • Português
    • Italiano
    • Français
    • Español
    • English
    • Deutsch
    • 日本語
  • STANDINGS
No Result
View All Result
AutoGear
  • Latest News
  • AutoGear TV
  • Sustainable Mobility
  • Motorsports
    • Circuits
    • Rally
    • Rally raid
    • WEC
  • English
    • Português
    • Italiano
    • Français
    • Español
    • English
    • Deutsch
    • 日本語
  • STANDINGS
No Result
View All Result
AutoGear

Oscar Piastri Secures Third in Singapore: A Tough Learning Curve and Damage Limitation Podium

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
September 23, 2024
in Motorsports
Reading Time: 2 mins read
0
Oscar Piastri Secures Third in Singapore: A Tough Learning Curve and Damage Limitation Podium

Oscar Piastri branded his third-place finish at the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix as a “damage limitation” result, admitting the race provided him with valuable lessons. The Australian driver couldn’t match the pace that saw him win in Azerbaijan, lagging behind McLaren teammate Lando Norris, who dominated the weekend with a commanding pole-to-win performance.

Starting fifth on the grid after a costly mistake in his final qualifying lap, Piastri made the most of an extended first stint on fresher tires, allowing him to overtake both Mercedes drivers, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, to secure his seventh podium of the season.

Reflecting on his performance, Piastri said, “Yesterday wasn’t ideal, but today the aim was to get onto the podium. I think losing so much time behind the Mercedes in the first stint meant that third was definitely the most we could have done. It was a good damage limitation day.”

Piastri’s strategy of patience paid off as he bided his time behind Hamilton, who started on Softs, knowing his opportunity would come later in the race. “It was difficult in the last few laps of the stint, but until then, we had a good pace advantage over Mercedes,” he explained. “I knew the race was going to come to me much later on, and that’s basically what we did.”

Piastri acknowledged that the race turned grueling in the final stages once he realized third was the highest position within reach, given that Max Verstappen was 20 seconds ahead. “The last 15 laps felt longer than the first 45,” he admitted. “It was definitely a tough race, but that’s what we’re paid for.”

Piastri’s podium finish, coupled with Norris’s victory, provided McLaren with a crucial points boost in their battle in both the drivers’ and constructors’ championships. Despite the challenges, the Australian remains optimistic, highlighting that he’s learned valuable lessons for the future. “It’s a massive points haul for us, and I’ve learned some good lessons for next year as well,” he concluded.

Share212Tweet133Send

Related Posts

Carlos Sainz Faces Heartbreaking Grid Penalty After Stunning Qualifying Performance in Mexico!
Motorsports

Carlos Sainz Faces Heartbreaking Grid Penalty After Stunning Qualifying Performance in Mexico!

Carlos Sainz's Rollercoaster Emotions: Celebrating Speed but Facing Setbacks Before the Mexico GP! In the high-octane world of Formula 1,...

by David Castro
October 26, 2025
Taylor Gray Shatters Expectations with Thrilling Overtime Win at Martinsville for First NASCAR Xfinity Victory!
Motorsports

Taylor Gray Shatters Expectations with Thrilling Overtime Win at Martinsville for First NASCAR Xfinity Victory!

Taylor Gray Stuns the NASCAR World with Overtime Victory at Martinsville! In a thrilling showdown at Martinsville Speedway, Taylor Gray...

by Publisher
October 26, 2025
Lance Stroll’s Shocking Media Walkout: What’s Behind His F1 Struggles?
Motorsports

Lance Stroll’s Shocking Media Walkout: What’s Behind His F1 Struggles?

Lance Stroll's Frustrating F1 Weekend: Another Walkout Shocks Media In a stunning display of frustration, Lance Stroll has once again...

by Harry Stone
October 26, 2025
Lando Norris Shatters Expectations with Stunning Mexico GP Pole as Piastri and Verstappen Stumble
Motorsports

Lando Norris Shatters Expectations with Stunning Mexico GP Pole as Piastri and Verstappen Stumble

Lando Norris Claims Crucial Pole Position at Mexico GP as Rivals Stumble! In a breathtaking showdown at the Mexico Grand...

by James Taylor
October 25, 2025

Recent News

Carlos Sainz Faces Heartbreaking Grid Penalty After Stunning Qualifying Performance in Mexico!

Carlos Sainz Faces Heartbreaking Grid Penalty After Stunning Qualifying Performance in Mexico!

October 26, 2025
Taylor Gray Shatters Expectations with Thrilling Overtime Win at Martinsville for First NASCAR Xfinity Victory!

Taylor Gray Shatters Expectations with Thrilling Overtime Win at Martinsville for First NASCAR Xfinity Victory!

October 26, 2025
Lance Stroll’s Shocking Media Walkout: What’s Behind His F1 Struggles?

Lance Stroll’s Shocking Media Walkout: What’s Behind His F1 Struggles?

October 26, 2025
Lando Norris Shatters Expectations with Stunning Mexico GP Pole as Piastri and Verstappen Stumble

Lando Norris Shatters Expectations with Stunning Mexico GP Pole as Piastri and Verstappen Stumble

October 25, 2025

Newsletter

  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • TECHNICAL INFORMATION
  • EDITORIAL STATUS
  • TERMS AND CONDITIONS

© 2023 AutoGear - Todos os direitos reservados AutoGear.

No Result
View All Result
  • Latest News
  • AutoGear TV
  • Sustainable Mobility
  • Motorsports
    • Circuits
    • Rally
    • Rally raid
    • WEC
  • English
    • Português
    • Italiano
    • Français
    • Español
    • English
    • Deutsch
    • 日本語

© 2023 AutoGear - Todos os direitos reservados AutoGear.