Oscar Piastri

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ColdSyphon

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184 posts

160 months

Sunday 13th August 2023
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Hey chaps,

Just thought I’d create this thread and gather people’s views on his season so far? I have to say, I’ve been very impressed. The last few races especially he’s been right on Lando’s level, and considering he’s in his rookie season - deeply impressive.

I’d say he’s justified the hype he came with and will only get better and better.

ColdSyphon

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184 posts

160 months

Tuesday 2nd July
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Piastri has continued to impress me, as mentioned by others, he still needs to work on his race pace - but having said that other highly-rated drivers who have been in the sport far longer than he has still chew through tyres (I'm thinking of George Russell specifically here).

His qualifying pace has really impressed me - to be so close to Lando in only his second season is very good and even with the odd duff performance like Barcelona, he has more than justified McLaren's decision to drop Ricciardo for him.

He also seems to keep a very cool head under pressure - if he can sort the race pace and tyre management issues, I think he'd be excellent in a championship scrap.