Superpower' neutered - Piastri's fresh F1 struggles explained

Oscar Piastri is experiencing new difficulties with the 2026 McLaren compared to team-mate Lando Norris, including a weekend that neutered what team boss Andrea Stella calls his ‘superpower’.

The Core Event

In qualifying, Norris has had the upper hand as he leads Piastri 16-8, but the actual average gap between them has only been 0.040s.

Key Facts

Oscar Piastri is experiencing new difficulties with the 2026 McLaren compared to team-mate Lando Norris, including a weekend that neutered what team boss Andrea Stella calls his ‘superpower’.

Context & Significance

In qualifying, Norris has had the upper hand as he leads Piastri 16-8, but the actual average gap between them has only been 0.040s.

Outlook

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