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Piastri & Norris chase Mercedes after McLaren upgrade
24 May
Summary
- Oscar Piastri qualified fourth for the Canadian Grand Prix.
- Mercedes secured a front-row lockout for the race.
- McLaren showed improved pace after recent upgrades.
Oscar Piastri qualified fourth for the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix, positioned behind his McLaren teammate Lando Norris, who secured third. Mercedes is set to start from the front row, with George Russell taking pole position and Kimi Antonelli qualifying second, highlighting the Silver Arrows' dominant performance.
McLaren's recent upgrade packages appear to be closing the gap, with analysts noting a reduction in the time deficit to Mercedes. Despite this, Piastri and Norris expressed a cautious outlook, suggesting Mercedes still holds superior ultimate pace.
The team boss, Toto Wolff, managed an on-track dispute between Russell and Antonelli during the sprint race, emphasizing internal communication. The changeable weather forecast for the Grand Prix adds another layer of unpredictability, potentially offering McLaren further opportunities to challenge the leading Mercedes cars.
