“It just hurts obviously," claims Piastri as he rues missed Baku podium

Oscar Piastri expressed disappointment after finishing outside the points at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, despite showing strong pace throughout the weekend. He started the race in second place but lost positions during a Safety Car restart and made a costly mistake at Turn 1, which left him at the back of the field with flat-spotted tyres.

Despite the setback, Piastri highlighted the positives from the weekend, stating that he learned a lot and felt more comfortable with the car. He is looking forward to the next race in Malaysia, hoping to build on the progress made in Baku and improve his performance.