News Details
Piastri surprised by damage caused by 'really small' first lap hit
Oscar Piastri says he was surprised that the almost indiscernible first lap contact he suffered at the start of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix caused enough damage that it required him to pit for a new front wing. Piastri had enjoyed a positive qualifying session on Saturday, the Aussie making it to Q3 and lining up P8 on Sunday's grid. But the benefit of his efforts the day before were entirely lost as soon as the first corner when his McLaren was squeezed on the exit by Pierre Gasly's Alpine. "I think it was really just one of those lap one, turn one incidents," commented Piastri. "The contact felt really small so I was honestly quite surprised to have damage." F1i's...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Charles Leclerc praises Oscar Piastri in Saudi Arabia
Oscar Piastri’s Formula 1 debut did not go as he would have hoped in...
2y ago from Formula1News.co.uk
Norris reveals first Mercedes engine 'is finished...
Lando Norris has revealed that the first Mercedes engine installed in his...
2y ago from F1i.com
Risk of another George Russell defeat is motivating...
Sky Sports F1 presenter Simon Lazenby believes he's 'never seen' Lewis...
2y ago from Formula1News.co.uk
Schumacher: Watching first F1 race felt like 'day...
Mick Schumacher admits that watching F1's opening race of the season in...
2y ago from F1i.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Why 2026 is the right time for Ducati to field six...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
Fabio Quartararo pushes for Yamaha V4, blames gap to...
No description available...
22h ago from Motorsport.com
Lap times revealed from Ducati's Balaton Park test...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez shares initial reaction to new MotoGP...
Marc Marquez shared his verdict on the new Balaton Park MotoGP circuit...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Nolan Siegel predicts new Arrow McLaren shop will...
Arrow McLaren recently announced details for its new IndyCar race shop,...
18h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Alex Palou claims FOX’s investment will be...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
How Palou can clinch his fourth IndyCar championship...
Alex Palou is the man of the moment in IndyCar, and currently holds a 121...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
FOX Corporation acquires one-third stake in IndyCar...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Future second Asian/Pacific event behind WRC calendar...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Sebastien Ogier sets sights on WRC 2025 title push
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera relieved to finally achieve...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanperä hits the jackpot
Kalle Rovanperä and Jonne Halttunen finally won Rally Finland, laying to...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Cristiano Ronaldo makes feelings clear about Viktor...
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has given his opinion on Viktor...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
You need time but you don't have much time
Morning. A very quick Friday blog for you before I try and play golf. It's...
3h ago from Arseblog.com
Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: Los Blancos set...
Real Madrid appointed Xabi Alonso as Carlo Ancelotti's replacement at the...
4h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Multiple PL clubs contact Real Madrid over possible...
Real Madrid have reportedly been waiting to receive a concrete offer for...
15h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 News Today: Ferrari fury as 'secret' Lewis Hamilton...
There may be some 'secret' clauses within Lewis... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
F1 CEO makes stunning claim over Lewis Hamilton’s elusive...
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has made a bold... Read More »
56m ago from GPFans.com
Brundle: Can’t see Hamilton enduring two more seasons at...
Former Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle reflected... Read More »
26m ago from GrandPrix247.com