Motorsport Week
  • Formula 1
    • 2025 Formula 1 Calendar
    • 2025 Formula 1 Standings
  • Formula E
    • 2025 Formula E Calendar
    • 2025 Formula E Standings
  • IndyCar
    • 2025 IndyCar Calendar
    • 2025 IndyCar Standings
  • WRC
    • 2025 WRC Standings
    • 2025 WRC Calendar
  • MotoGP
    • 2025 MotoGP Calendar
    • 2025 MotoGP Standings
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
  • WEC
    • 2025 WEC Calendar
  • IMSA
    • 2025 IMSA Calendar
  • World SBK
  • More
    • Formula 2
    • Formula 3
    • F1 Academy
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
    • Technical Insight
    • Galleries
    • About/Contact
    • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
  • Formula 1
    • 2025 Formula 1 Calendar
    • 2025 Formula 1 Standings
  • Formula E
    • 2025 Formula E Calendar
    • 2025 Formula E Standings
  • IndyCar
    • 2025 IndyCar Calendar
    • 2025 IndyCar Standings
  • WRC
    • 2025 WRC Standings
    • 2025 WRC Calendar
  • MotoGP
    • 2025 MotoGP Calendar
    • 2025 MotoGP Standings
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
  • WEC
    • 2025 WEC Calendar
  • IMSA
    • 2025 IMSA Calendar
  • World SBK
  • More
    • Formula 2
    • Formula 3
    • F1 Academy
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
    • Technical Insight
    • Galleries
    • About/Contact
    • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
Motorsport Week
Home Single Seater Formula 1

Piastri: Lack of pre-season testing ‘a challenge’ ahead of F1 debut

by Fergal Walsh
2 years ago
A A
0
Piastri: Lack of pre-season testing ‘a challenge’ ahead of F1 debut
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Oscar Piastri admits that having just a day and a half to get up to speed with McLaren’s MCL60 car poses a challenge ahead of his maiden Formula 1 campaign.

Piastri has joined the Woking-based squad for the upcoming campaign, racing alongside Lando Norris who enters his fifth season with the team.

F1 has reduced its testing times in recent years, posing a more significant challenge for rookie drivers.

However, Piastri is well established with F1 machinery having had several private outings with Alpine last year before signing with McLaren.

RelatedPosts

Race winner Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren celebrates on the podium. 06.07.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, British Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, Race Day

Why Lando Norris ‘owes McLaren everything’ amid F1 title bid

52 minutes ago
Mick Schumacher confirms positive negotiations with Cadillac as team builds F1 debut lineup

Mick Schumacher delivers ‘very positive’ update on Cadillac F1 seat discussion

2 hours ago

But his preparations inside the 2023 McLaren car have been far from ideal, as he has set just 170 laps during preseason testing – the third-fewest of any driver after Norris (142) and Felipe Drugovich (117).

READ MORE: Analysis: 2023 Formula 1 pre-season testing in numbers

“It’s certainly a challenge, that’s for sure,” Piastri said. “If I had more testing, that would be great. 

“Myself and Logan [Sargeant] are in the same position. Nyck [de Vries] is a rookie as well but he’s already done a race. 

“It’s the same for all the rookies, I’m sure we’d all love a bit more testing. But I think just trying to maximise the time we’ve got is the most important thing.”

Piastri arrives in F1 having won the Formula 3 and Formula 2 championships in his rookie campaigns.

He was involved in a contractual saga last year between Alpine and McLaren, but asserts that the incident is not placing extra pressure on his shoulders.

“I think in terms of my junior results, it’s been my ticket to F1,” the Australian added. “For me, it’s only a good thing that I can look back at with confidence. 

“Regarding the contract situation last year, I think it’s closed and clear cut. I don’t think that aspect, in particular, adds anything. 

“There’s an element of expectation, but that’s to be expected for all rookies. 

“We’re one of 20 drivers in F1 so there’s always going to be a lot of eyes on us. I don’t think that’s really being affected too much.”

Tags: F1McLarenOscar Piastri
Share199Tweet125Share

Related Posts

Race winner Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren celebrates on the podium. 06.07.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, British Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, Race Day
Formula 1

Why Lando Norris ‘owes McLaren everything’ amid F1 title bid

52 minutes ago
Mick Schumacher confirms positive negotiations with Cadillac as team builds F1 debut lineup
Formula 1

Mick Schumacher delivers ‘very positive’ update on Cadillac F1 seat discussion

2 hours ago
Jonathan Wheatley assumed command of Sauber back in April
Formula 1

How Jonathan Wheatley’s detail-driven approach is leading Sauber F1 revival

3 hours ago
Load More

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Upcoming Races

#EventDate
13Belgian GP25-27 July
14Hungarian GP01-03 August
15Dutch GP29-31 August
16Italian GP05-07 September
17Azerbaijan GP19-21 September

Click here for the full 2025 F1 calendar

Drivers’  Standings

#DriverPts
Oscar Piastri234
Lando Norris226
Max Verstappen165
George Russell147
Charles Leclerc120
Lewis Hamilton103
Andrea Kimi Antonelli63
Alexander Albon44
Nico Hulkenberg37
Isack Hadjar28

Click here for full Drivers’ Standings

Latest Articles

Race winner Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren celebrates on the podium. 06.07.2025. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 12, British Grand Prix, Silverstone, England, Race Day
Formula 1

Why Lando Norris ‘owes McLaren everything’ amid F1 title bid

July 19, 2025
Mick Schumacher confirms positive negotiations with Cadillac as team builds F1 debut lineup
Formula 1

Mick Schumacher delivers ‘very positive’ update on Cadillac F1 seat discussion

July 19, 2025
Jonathan Wheatley assumed command of Sauber back in April
Formula 1

How Jonathan Wheatley’s detail-driven approach is leading Sauber F1 revival

July 19, 2025

Follow Motorsport Week

Join our daily motorsport newsletter

* indicates required

Motorsport Week

© 2024 Motorsport Media Services Ltd

Other Links

  • About & Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Motorsport Monday

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Login
  • Sign Up
  • Home
  • Formula 1
    • Latest News
    • 2025 F1 Calendar
    • 2025 F1 Championship Standings
  • Formula E
    • Latest News
    • 2025 FE Calendar
    • 2025 FE Championship Standings
  • MotoGP
    • Latest News
    • 2025 MotoGP Calendar
    • 2025 MotoGP Standings
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
  • WRC
    • Latest News
    • 2025 WRC Calendar
    • 2025 WRC Standings
  • IndyCar
    • Latest News
    • 2025 IndyCar Calendar
    • 2025 IndyCar Standings
  • WEC
    • Latest News
    • 2025 WEC Calendar
  • Live Updates
  • Other
    • IMSA
    • Formula 2
    • Formula 3
    • F1 Academy
    • Moto2
    • Moto3
    • World Superbikes
  • Galleries
  • About/Contact
  • Privacy Policy

© 2024 Motorsport Media Services Ltd