McLaren Rookie Piastri Struggles in Mexico, Fails to Match Pace
McLaren rookie Oscar Piastri faced a challenging weekend in Mexico, struggling to comprehend why he was losing lap time and failing to match the pace of his rivals.
Piastri, who has been adapting to his new team, admitted to feeling frustrated after a disappointing qualifying session. He acknowledged doing a decent job but felt he was still far off the pace. The 21-year-old Australian driver found it tough to pinpoint exactly where he was losing time on the track. His teammate Lando Norris is also trying to identify the cause of performance losses in Mexico. Despite the struggles, Piastri remains confident that he will figure out the issues and improve his performance.
Piastri's struggle in Mexico highlights the challenges faced by rookies in adapting to new teams. With time and experience, he is expected to improve and close the gap to his rivals.