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Piastri: Italy was better than recent races, but Sunday remains tough
The McLaren driver saw signs of improvement after a difficult Italian weekend, with stronger pace but more work still needed.
8 September 2026 1 min read 18 views
Oscar Piastri left the Italian weekend with a more positive feeling than after his recent races, even if he admitted the Grand Prix was far from easy. For the McLaren driver, there were clear signs of progress, but not enough to turn the whole weekend into a fully satisfying result.
The Australian said the car looked more competitive, especially compared with previous rounds, yet race day still brought several difficulties. His assessment was therefore mixed: encouraging steps forward on one side, and a reminder on the other that there is still work to do before the next championship rounds.