Piastri highlights McLaren's performance gaps despite Hungarian GP win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 7:01 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Oscar Piastri acknowledged that McLaren still has performance issues despite their recent victory at the 2026 Hungarian GP, where Lando Norris secured the win. Piastri suffered a gearbox-related DNF but remains optimistic about future improvements. McLaren introduced several performance upgrades during the weekend but recognizes a need to close the gap to teams like Ferrari and Mercedes. Piastri reflected on the team's historical mid-season recoveries, expressing confidence in their ability to compete effectively again soon.
- •Lando Norris won the 2026 Hungarian GP with a 15-second margin.
- •Oscar Piastri had a DNF due to a gearbox failure late in the race.
- •McLaren sits third in the Constructors' standings, 159 points behind Mercedes.
- •Piastri emphasized the need to improve performance despite recent upgrades.
- •McLaren has a history of mid-season performance turnarounds.
- 7:01 PMYahoo Sports — Piastri insists McLaren still 'lacking performance' despite breakthrough Hungarian GP win
"Oscar Piastri has said McLaren are "under no illusions" that they still lack performance, despite the Woking team just securing their first win of the 2026 F1 season at the Hungarian GP. The Aussie suffered a gearbox-related DNF while his teammate Lando Norris took the top step at the Hungaroring, with the weekend having been tipped by many to be a turning point for the papaya team.
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