McLaren, Piastri: “Essere delusi oggi è positivo. Mercedes è attaccabile”
In casa McLaren è palpabile un senso di soddisfazione, misto a una sana ambizione, per il brillante secondo posto di Oscar Piastri al Gran Premio del Giappone a Suzuka. Sebbene l'australiano abbia tagliato il traguardo con un distacco di quindici secondi dal vincitore, il suo risultato segna il primo podio stagionale in una gara "lunga" per lui. Piastri stesso ha dichiarato che "essere delusi oggi è positivo", sottolineando l'elevato standard che il team sta raggiungendo e l'obiettivo di ridurre ulteriormente il gap. Ha anche aggiunto che la Mercedes è "attaccabile", indicando una chiara direzione per il futuro sviluppo. Il compagno di squadra Lando Norris ha completato l'ottimo weekend McLaren con un solido quinto posto, posizionandosi davanti alle Ferrari e contribuendo a rafforzare la posizione della squadra.
McLaren, Piastri: "Being Disappointed Today Is Positive. Mercedes Is Vulnerable"
At McLaren, there's a palpable sense of satisfaction, mixed with healthy ambition, following Oscar Piastri's brilliant second-place finish at the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka. Although the Australian crossed the finish line fifteen seconds behind the winner, this result marks his first seasonal podium in a 'long' race. Piastri himself stated that "being disappointed today is positive," emphasizing the high standards the team is now achieving and the goal of further reducing the gap to the front. He also added that Mercedes is "vulnerable," indicating a clear direction for future development. Teammate Lando Norris rounded off McLaren's excellent weekend with a solid fifth place, positioning himself ahead of the Ferraris and contributing to strengthening the team's standing.
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