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Oscar Piastri regrets late mistake at F1 Azerbaijan GP

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 10:00 PM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Oscar Piastri regrets late mistake at F1 Azerbaijan GP

Summary

Oscar Piastri of McLaren expressed disappointment over a late-race error that cost him a podium finish at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on September 27, 2026. After a strong performance, Piastri ran third following a safety-car restart but lost his position due to pressure from Red Bull's Isack Hadjar. The Australian driver described the mistake as 'a bit weird' as he attempted defensive maneuvers in Turn 1. The incident highlights the challenges drivers face in high-stakes situations during races.

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By the Numbers

•Piastri finished the race outside the podium positions.
•He was running third after the second safety-car restart.
•Isack Hadjar from Red Bull pressured Piastri late in the race.
•Piastri called his late mistake 'a bit weird'.
•The incident occurred during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

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10:00 PMMotorsport.com — Oscar Piastri: Error that cost me F1 Azerbaijan GP podium was "a bit weird"

What they're saying

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McLaren Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri has labelled his late-race Azerbaijan Grand Prix mistake as “a bit weird”, after losing the podium in Baku. Piastri was running third following the second safety-car restart and came under pressure from Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar after being overtaken by Max Verstappen at the first restart. Attempting to defend on the inside in Turn 1, the Australian ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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