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Oscar Piastri struggles with pace compared to Lando Norris at McLaren

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 11:00 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Oscar Piastri struggles with pace compared to Lando Norris at McLaren

Summary

Oscar Piastri is currently experiencing challenges in maximizing the performance of the McLaren F1 car, particularly in comparison to his teammate Lando Norris. Norris has won the last two races in Budapest and Zandvoort from pole position, whereas Piastri encountered a DNF and finished sixth in those events. This performance gap has placed Norris fourth in the standings, leaving Piastri significantly behind. Piastri aims to address these inconsistencies as the season progresses.

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Key Details

•Norris has won the last two Grands Prix from pole position.
•Piastri finished sixth and suffered a DNF in recent races.
•Norris is currently 55 points ahead of Piastri in the standings.
•Piastri expresses confusion over his pace deficit to Norris.
•Upcoming races will be critical for both drivers' standings.

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What they're saying

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Oscar Piastri is scratching his head as to why he’s struggled to maximise the McLaren Formula 1 package compared to team-mate Lando Norris. The reigning world champion has won the last two grands prix - Budapest and Zandvoort - from pole thanks to a heavily-upgraded MCL40, while Piastri has suffered a DNF and finished sixth. It has left Norris fourth in the standings and 55 points ahead of ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com