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Oscar Piastri confused by pace deficit to Lando Norris in F1 2026

Oscar Piastri is scratching his head as to why he’s struggled to maximise the McLaren Formula 1 package compared to team-mate Lando Norris. The reigning world champion has won the last two grands prix - Budapest and Zandvoort - from pole thanks to a heavily-upgraded MCL40, while

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August 24, 2026
Oscar Piastri confused by pace deficit to Lando Norris in F1 2026

Oscar Piastri is scratching his head as to why he’s struggled to maximise the McLaren Formula 1 package compared to team-mate Lando Norris. The reigning world champion has won the last two grands prix - Budapest and Zandvoort - from pole thanks to a heavily-upgraded MCL40, while Piastri has suffered a DNF and finished sixth. It has left Norris fourth in the standings and 55 points ahead of ...Keep reading

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