Hamilton’s five words for Piastri hit close to home for McLaren
Oscar Piastri on the grid ahead of the Singapore GP - Photo: Race Pictures
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Lewis Hamilton offered some advice to Oscar Piastri ahead of the season’s final stretch, as the Australian continues his title fight against his teammate.
“Don’t give up any places. That’s what I would say”- Lewis Hamilton
After offering his advice to the Australian, the seven-time world champion added that although Piastri is fighting for the title for the first time, he already has the experience to make the right decisions when it matters.
“It’s not that it’s his first championship that he’s fought for. He has obviously competed in championships for many years, so there’s not really much that I can say.”
He finally added: “I have not spoken to him, so I don’t know what frame of mind he is in.”
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Oscar Piastri felt wronged by McLaren after crash with Lando Norris. Photo: RacePictures.
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