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Oscar Piastri Slams McLaren’s Mistakes in Max Verstappen Showdown at Imola

David Castro by David Castro
May 18, 2025
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Oscar Piastri Slams McLaren’s Mistakes in Max Verstappen Showdown at Imola

Formula One F1 - Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy - May 18, 2025 McLaren's Oscar Piastri celebrates on the podium after finishing third in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

Young F1 sensation Oscar Piastri slams McLaren for ‘costly mistakes’ leading to Max Verstappen’s victory

In a thrilling race at Imola, Oscar Piastri’s winning streak was abruptly halted, and the blame is being pointed at the McLaren team for their questionable decisions that ultimately handed Max Verstappen the win.

Piastri, who started from pole position, saw his lead vanish into thin air when he was pitted into a cluster of slower cars early in the race, all due to McLaren’s strategy gamble gone wrong. The Australian driver expressed his frustration, stating, “I think we made a few wrong calls. Not our best Sunday. So definitely a lot of things to look at and review from that one.”

Reflecting on the crucial moment when Verstappen overtook him, Piastri admitted his fault, confessing, “Just braked too early and yeah, I mean, it was a good move by Max as well.” Despite his best efforts to regain control, Piastri struggled with grip and had to settle for a disappointing second place.

Meanwhile, Piastri’s teammate Lando Norris had a more successful outing, benefiting from a well-timed Virtual Safety Car period. Norris acknowledged the team’s efforts, saying, “It was a long, long race, not easy to overtake, but we did what we could.” He praised Verstappen’s performance, recognizing that Red Bull had superior pace on the day.

The race in Imola showcased intense battles and strategic blunders, with McLaren’s missteps proving costly for Piastri’s championship hopes. As the young driver looks ahead to the next race, he will undoubtedly be aiming to bounce back stronger and reclaim his winning form.

Stay tuned for more updates and analysis from the world of Formula 1 as the competition heats up and tensions rise on the track.

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