Oscar Piastri Responds to Verstappen’s Comments in a Classy Manner
In the aftermath of the Japanese Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri, the young Australian driver, has shown maturity and grace in response to Max Verstappen’s comments about McLaren. Verstappen had previously mentioned that if he had been driving a McLaren, other drivers wouldn’t have even seen him. Piastri, not one to engage in unnecessary controversy, addressed the situation by stating, “I believe it was just a joke on his part.” He further added, “The qualifying session made the difference, and it’s not normal to have two cars trailing within two seconds of the leader for 50 laps, so it was pretty clear our car was faster. I think the time gaps would have been quite different with reversed starting positions.”
While Verstappen expressed interest in driving a McLaren, Piastri, on the other hand, is content with his current team and wouldn’t switch to Red Bull anytime soon. He candidly remarked, “Would I be at the same level as him driving the Red Bull? I don’t know, and I don’t intend to find out anytime soon.” Piastri also highlighted the challenges of adapting to Red Bull’s driving style, emphasizing his satisfaction with McLaren.
Reflecting on the Japanese Grand Prix, Piastri provided a detailed analysis, noting the necessity of a substantial pace advantage to overtake competitors. He acknowledged room for strategic improvements but underscored the importance of not conceding points to trailing teams early in the season.
Piastri’s composed response to Verstappen’s remarks showcases his professionalism and focus on performance on the track rather than engaging in unnecessary controversy.