Piastri secures third in McLaren qualifying amid Norris's engine issues
Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 6:46 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Oscar Piastri achieved a third-place qualifying position for McLaren at the recent event, demonstrating his adaptation to the 2026 car. Team principal Andrea Stella noted Piastri's progress, while also indicating Lando Norris faced difficulties due to engine problems. This performance comes amid ongoing efforts from the team to improve their competitiveness.
- •Oscar Piastri qualified third for McLaren.
- •Andrea Stella highlighted Piastri's growing familiarity with the 2026 car.
- •Lando Norris encountered engine problems during qualifying.
- •The team's focus is on enhancing their performance.
- 6:46 PMRacer — Piastri, Stella see signs of evolution in McLaren Baku turnaround
"McLaren principal Andrea Stella said Oscar Piastri’s third-place qualifying result shows the Australian is getting to grips with the 2026 car, though he admitted that Lando Norris’s afternoon was hamstrung by engine problems.
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