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Piastri insists McLaren still ‘a step behind’ Mercedes and Ferrari
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06/03/2026 at 12:0606/03/2026 at 11:49 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. The Melbourne sun might be shining on Oscar Piastri, but the hometown hero isn't ready to bask in the glow just yet. Despite setting the benchmark lap Friday’s afternoon practice at Albert Park, Piastri believes McLaren still has ground to make up against rivals Mercedes and Ferrari. The Aussie’s blistering lap in FP2 put him two tenths clear of Kimi Antonelli, while George Russell lurked close behind – but the local hero suspects the true competitive picture may be more complicated than the timing screens suggest. A Chaotic Start to the New Era For Piastri, the headline...
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