Piastri says McLaren would qualify seventh in Monaco regardless of changes

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Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Piastri says McLaren would qualify seventh in Monaco regardless of changes
Summary

Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris expressed disappointment after Qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix. Piastri stated McLaren's performance left them no chance of finishing higher than P7, trailing pole-sitter Kimi Antonelli by over half a second. Norris, starting from P8, acknowledged a mistake but noted the overall speed disadvantage against rivals like Mercedes and Red Bull. Both drivers cited ongoing struggles with car balance and grip, indicating a challenging weekend for the team as they prepare for their 1000th race.

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  • Piastri qualifies seventh, Norris eighth at Monaco.
  • Both drivers struggled for grip and balance during Qualifying.
  • Piastri believes they would finish P7 no matter the adjustments.
  • Norris acknowledges a lock-up affected his final qualifying run.
  • The race marks McLaren's 1000th Grand Prix amidst performance struggles.
What they're saying
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Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris were left downbeat after struggling to keep up with their rivals during Qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix.

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