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via Motorsport.comMcLaren shares "heartwarming" Oscar Piastri moment with young fan at SepangDuring the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend, Oscar Piastri had a touching encounter with a young fan named Harry, who has overcome leukaemia twice. The McLaren team arranged for Harry to meet Piastri, where he received a tour of the garage, advice on karting, and had his hat signed by the driver.
The moment resonated with fans on social media, highlighting the positive impact that drivers like Piastri can have as role models. As for the race, Piastri qualified seventh but will start from sixth on the grid due to a penalty for another driver, Isack Hadjar. He expressed cautious optimism about the race, noting the importance of strategy and tire degradation.
Sat 3 Oct · 12:44 UTC
via Motorsport.comMcLaren addresses Lando Norris' straightline speed issueMcLaren team principal Andrea Stella has explained the ongoing straightline speed deficit experienced by Lando Norris during the Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying. This issue has been evident for two consecutive weekends, with Norris expressing disappointment over his performance compared to team-mate Oscar Piastri.
