Sports · 28 March 2026

Piastri Sees Progress as McLaren Closes Gap in Japan

Oscar Piastri said McLaren has made encouraging progress at the Japanese Grand Prix, despite no major upgrades to the car. He noted the team has better optimized performance and feels closer to the front-runners, though a significant gap remains. Piastri added that Suzuka’s layout may suit the car, helping unlock more pace as McLaren continues working to recover from a difficult start to the season.

By BriefTea Editorial · 28 March 2026 at 11:50

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