More F1 pain for Piastri after 'pretty shocking' qualifying in Spain

Oscar Piastri secured seventh place in qualifying for the Spanish Grand Prix, while his McLaren teammate Lando Norris claimed the pole position. The new Madring street circuit in Madrid presented a tough challenge for Piastri, as he struggled in the second lap of his qualifying session, finishing nearly half a second behind Norris.

Piastri expressed dissatisfaction with his performance, stating that overtaking on the tight circuit would be difficult, but he remained optimistic about securing a victory this year to prepare for the 2027 title chase.