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Oscar Piastri targets performance improvement amid McLaren's struggles

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 12:11 AM

Last updated Oct 30, 2026

Oscar Piastri targets performance improvement amid McLaren's struggles

Summary

Oscar Piastri remains focused on enhancing his performance with McLaren as the 2026 season nears its conclusion. He acknowledges the challenges faced at circuits where he has historically underperformed, emphasizing the need to adapt to the latest upgrades on his car, the MCL40. Piastri reflects on the upcoming races, noting that there is still much to compete for in the championship's final rounds. McLaren's recent developments will be crucial as they aim to improve overall performance before the season ends.

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By the Numbers

•Piastri has struggled at certain circuits historically
•Focus on understanding upgrades to the MCL40
•Remaining races offer opportunities to improve standings
•Championship implications influence McLaren's strategy

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What they're saying

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Oscar Piastri has no skin in the game so far as the 2026 drivers' championship is concerned, but he reckons there is still plenty to fight for in the final rounds of the season. One of the biggest priorities is to work on improving his performances at circuits where he has struggled historically; another is to understand the effects of the latest set of upgrades applied to his MCL40 and work ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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