The McLaren driver, however, is aware of the challenges ahead, with McLaren yet to score a point this season. Piastri acknowledged the team’s struggles but remains optimistic. “Securing a starting position of P8 in my second-ever F1 quali and ticking another box by finishing a full Grand Prix was extremely satisfying in Jeddah, although Sunday was not seamless. There is a long way to go this season. We’ll keep on pushing hard as a team and my learning curve continues.”
