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Oscar Piastri says McLaren will not resolve issues this season

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Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Oscar Piastri says McLaren will not resolve issues this season

Summary

Oscar Piastri, driving for McLaren in Formula 1, has expressed concerns about the team's performance with only six races left in the 2026 season. He believes the car has reached its limits and stated, "I think in the short term, it’s probably as good as it’s going to get." The comments come after a recent positive step forward during the Malaysia race, though Piastri indicates that substantial improvements are unlikely before the season concludes. McLaren will continue racing in the final stretches of the season with limited expectations for fixing ongoing issues.

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•Piastri believes McLaren's car has reached its limits.
•He suggests issues are unlikely to be resolved this season.
•There are six races remaining in the 2026 season.
•Piastri referred to recent improvements following the Malaysia race.

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10:05 AMMotorsport.com — Oscar Piastri delivers worrying McLaren verdict with six races remaining

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McLaren Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri has admitted that his team will likely not find a fix for its problems before the close of the 2026 season. With only six races remaining, the Australian believes the car has reached its limit. “I think in the short term, it’s probably as good as it’s going to get,” he told the media. "Malaysia was another good step forward in terms of ...Keep reading
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Motorsport.comOct 21, 2026, 10:05 AM
Oscar Piastri delivers worrying McLaren verdict with six races remaining
McLaren Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri has admitted that his team will likely not find a fix for its problems before the close of the 2026 season. With only six races remaining, the Australian believes the car has reached its limit. “I think in the short term, it’s probably as good as it’s going to get,” he told the media. "Malaysia was another good step forward in terms of ...Keep reading

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