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Oscar Piastri shatters expectations with blazing speed at F1 Barcelona testing session

James Taylor by James Taylor
January 30, 2026
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Oscar Piastri shatters expectations with blazing speed at F1 Barcelona testing session

Oscar Piastri Shatters Expectations in Barcelona F1 Testing: Can He Maintain the Momentum?

In a thrilling start to the second hour of Formula 1 testing in Barcelona, rookie sensation Oscar Piastri has taken the spotlight with an impressive lap time of 1:17.446. This feat puts him ahead of the pack, but the competition is fierce, as he remains a noticeable distance from the swift 1:16.641 set by George Russell just a day prior.

While the testing session boasts eight competing teams on track, the number of laps completed has been less than exhilarating. Piastri has managed to log only eight laps, a stark contrast to Max Verstappen’s 17. Even veteran racers like Fernando Alonso are barely getting their engines warmed up, with a mere eight laps under his belt and a current time of 1:22.889, which is far from the pace we expect from the two-time world champion.

It’s worth noting that several prominent drivers, including Pierre Gasly, Oliver Bearman, Gabriel Bortoleto, Charles Leclerc, and Valtteri Bottas, have primarily engaged in installation laps, indicating that teams are still in the early stages of refining their setups. The anticipation builds as fans and teams alike are eager to see how the dynamics will shift as the day progresses.

With Piastri’s early dominance, questions arise: Will he be able to sustain this form as the testing continues? Can the rookie fend off the seasoned veterans and prove that he belongs at the pinnacle of motorsport? All eyes are on Barcelona, where the tension is palpable, and the quest for speed is just beginning.

Stay tuned as we follow the action-packed journey of F1 testing, where every second counts and the stakes couldn’t be higher!

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