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Piastri ‘shocked and surprised’ by out lap crash
©Formula1 Michael Delaney
08/03/2026 at 06:22 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Oscar Piastri said he was “shocked and surprised” by the circumstances of the crash that abruptly ended his Australian Grand Prix before it had even begun. The McLaren driver has revealed that an unexpected surge of engine power played a key role in the incident. The dramatic moment unfolded roughly 40 minutes before the race start at Albert Park, when drivers headed out for reconnaissance laps to the grid. For Piastri — who had qualified an encouraging fifth for his home race — it should have been a routine run. Instead, it turned into a crushing end to his afternoon. Routine Reconnaissance...
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