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Oscar Piastri's McLaren Worry
Oscar Piastri says McLaren won't fix MCL40 issues before 2026 season ends.
In brief
Oscar Piastri says McLaren won't fix MCL40 issues before 2026 season ends. Oscar Piastri believes McLaren's MCL40 won't be resolved before the 2026 F1 season ends. Originally reported by Motorsport.
Oscar Piastri's McLaren Verdict
Oscar Piastri says McLaren won't fix MCL40 performance issues before 2026 season ends.
“I think in the short term, it’s probably as good as it’s going to get”
MCL40 Performance Problems
The MCL40 has reached its limit with only six races remaining in the 2026 season.
“Either you’re quite a way off or you’re really fast. There’s not really an in-between”
Lando Norris' Performance
Lando Norris has driven laps exceeding the MCL40's capabilities in qualifying.
“Some of the laps that Lando’s done in qualifying to put the car on pole have been better than what the car deserves”
Championship Standings
Piastri is seventh with 138 points, McLaren third with 339 points ahead of Red Bull.
“McLaren, the reigning constructors’ champion, is third on 339 points, but only seven ahead of a resurgent Red Bull”
The main idea
Oscar Piastri believes McLaren's MCL40 won't be resolved before the 2026 F1 season ends.
