Piastri finishes P6 in Dutch Grand Prix, cites lack of pace
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 8:34 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Oscar Piastri finished in sixth place at the Dutch Grand Prix after a promising start. The McLaren driver overtook George Russell but experienced a slow pit stop, leading to a decline in performance. Piastri expressed disappointment over his lack of pace, stating he had no clear answers for his performance difficulties. Despite the setback, McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella noted that Piastri's result didn’t reflect his competitiveness throughout the weekend.
- •Piastri finished sixth in the Dutch Grand Prix on August 24, 2026.
- •He started strong, overtaking Russell before losing pace later in the race.
- •A slow pit stop contributed to his decline in position.
- •Piastri described the race as 'disappointing' and lacks clear answers for his pace.
- •McLaren's Stella believes there's more potential to unlock in Piastri's performance.
"After a promising start, McLaren's Oscar Piastri slipped backwards to a lonely P6 finish in the Dutch Grand Prix.
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