‘Absolutely gutting’: Oscar Piastri victim of ‘dodgy’ McLaren team order

News.com.au - 17/03
Oscar Piastri said he only has himself to blame for the spin that ruined his Australian Grand Prix, but the first instance of McLaren team orders this year has raised a few eyebrows.

Oscar Piastri said he only has himself to blame for the spin that ruined his Australian Grand Prix, but the first instance of McLaren team orders this year has raised a few eyebrows.

Lando Norris won the race ahead of Max Verstappen, while Piastri pulled off a brilliant overtake on Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton on the final lap to finish ninth and salvage some points.

Piastri was passed by Max Verstappen on the first lap but recovered to overtake the world champion and be right behind teammate Lando Norris in the first half of the race.

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With rain wreaking havoc at Albert Park, Piastri was driving a superb race and was just half a second behind Norris at one stage but was told to “hold positio...
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