Oscar Piastri explains what led to Brazilian GP qualifying disappointment

Oscar Piastri, the McLaren driver, has provided insight into why he struggled to secure a better qualifying position during the rain-affected Brazilian Grand Prix. After starting on full wet tyres in Q1, Piastri found himself in a challenging position when teams were required to switch to intermediates in Q2. The Australian driver explained that he felt the transition to intermediates came too late, and he would have benefited from an additional lap to warm up the tyres.

Piastri acknowledged that while everyone would have had a few more laps, the key was being on the right tyre at the right time.

Despite the disappointment in qualifying, Piastri remains positive about the upcoming race. He highlighted that if the rain persists, the Brazilian Grand Prix will be a challenging event. Both Piastri and his McLaren teammate Lando Norris, who secured pole position, sit sixth and seventh in the drivers' standings with 221 and 144 points, respectively.