Oscar Piastri expressed his strong belief in McLaren's ability to close the gap with Mercedes after a disappointing season start. The current break is seen as an ideal opportunity to prepare for upcoming races.
The Japanese Grand Prix kicked off with an exciting start as Australian driver <strong>Oscar Piastri</strong> gained an early lead over teammate <strong>George Russell</strong>. This event, held at the <strong>Suzuka Circuit</strong>, is a highlight of the Formula 1 World Championship.
British driver George Russell expressed his astonishment at McLaren's strong performance during practice for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. Oscar Piastri set a record time in the second session, positioning the team competitively.
Australian McLaren driver Oscar Piastri led the free practice sessions for the Japanese Grand Prix, achieving an impressive time at Suzuka, surpassing the Mercedes duo. This performance follows a challenging start to the season.
Oscar Piastri, driver for McLaren, topped the second practice session for the Japan Grand Prix, surpassing Mercedes, who led the championship at the start of the 2026 season. McLaren showed significant improvement in performance after a rocky start in previous races.