Oscar Piastri Mercedes engine claim rejected as McLaren chassis deficit explained

Same Engine, Different Worlds: Piastri Exposes McLaren’s Downforce Deficit

Think the FIA’s early tweaks just handed McLaren a secret engine shortcut? Oscar Piastri says nope — if speed were a pizza, the missing slice is extra downforce, not mystery sauce. While the neighbor’s silver car looks comfy, McLaren’s still asking why “sharing parts” doesn’t always mean “sharing know-how.” The twist? After Japan’s reality check and a North American makeover that sounds more “new car smell” than “new wing,” the real fight might …

Oscar Piastri Mercedes engine claim rejected as McLaren chassis deficit explained

Oscar Piastri explains why McLaren’s real problem lies deeper than any Mercedes engine advantage.