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VIDEO – Tractor Skills Help Oscar Piastri Stay in Australian GP Despite Spin-Out

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
March 17, 2025
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VIDEO – Tractor Skills Help Oscar Piastri Stay in Australian GP Despite Spin-Out

In a dramatic turn of events at the Australian Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri, the rising star of McLaren, managed to stay in the race, drawing on rather unconventional experience. Despite a promising start, a sudden rain shower shifted the dynamics, leading to Piastri’s unexpected spin-out which cost him a potential podium finish at his home race.

Commanding the race with aplomb, McLaren was blindsided by a sudden downpour. This caused both frontrunner Lando Norris and Piastri to skid off-course in the final stretch. While Norris managed to return to the track and dart into the pits, Piastri found himself stuck on the grass at the penultimate corner, losing precious time and plummeting from second to the back of the pack.

Reflecting on the incident, Piastri admitted, “The start was not amazing, but I got squeezed on the inside a bit and then overtaken. Our pace was incredibly strong until we switched to slicks. I even managed to capitalize when Max [Verstappen] slipped up a bit. It’s just disappointing that it didn’t lead to the outcome we were hoping for.”

In the heat of the race, judging the extent of the slipperiness proved challenging for Piastri. He recalled, “Conditions were changing rapidly. One moment I saw Lando veering off ahead of me, the next moment I was already into the corner with no way to slow down.”

Piastri found himself stuck on the grass, an unfortunate turn of events that he chalked up to his overzealousness. However, he managed to reverse slowly on the wet grass, a skill he attributed to an unusual off-season experience. He quipped, “I was just trying to stay in the race. I’m glad I spent my off-season learning how to reverse a tractor at Jeremy Clarkson’s farm. It turned out to be quite handy in getting myself back in the race.”

Despite the setback, Piastri believes that there are positive takeaways from the race. He remarked, “For the most part, I’m proud of my performance. The mistake I made doesn’t completely overshadow the strength we showed over the weekend. I believe I did a good job and it would be wrong to dismiss the entire weekend because of one slip-up.”

Piastri also emphasized the team’s resolve to start the season stronger than in previous years. He affirmed, “Sunday’s race definitely indicated that we mean business. Yes, it will sting for a while, but I’m content with my performance, barring that one lap. We saw many struggle in those tough conditions. While that doesn’t justify my struggle, it does highlight some positives we can focus on.”

Despite the disappointment of not clinching a podium finish on home turf, Piastri remains optimistic about McLaren’s prospects, signifying a promising start to the season.

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