Piastri: McLaren no longer in the ‘ballpark’ for race wins

Oscar Piastri expressed disappointment with McLaren's performance at the Bahrain Grand Prix, where he finished sixth after starting from the pit lane. Despite a well-timed switch to intermediate tyres, he noted that the car lacked the necessary speed to compete with the leaders, particularly Red Bull Racing, who have shown significant improvement.

Lando Norris faced his own challenges, finishing ninth after a poor start on slick tyres and struggling with straight-line speed throughout the race. Both drivers acknowledged that while they may be close to Ferrari, they are currently not in a position to challenge for race wins, highlighting the urgent need for improvements within the McLaren team.