Photo: Race Pictures

Piastri reveals 'biggest concern' after lackluster Mexico qualifying

02:03, 26 Oct

Updated: 02:23, 26 Oct

byKada Sarkozi

Oscar Piastri was 'frustrated' after a disappointing qualifying session in Mexico City.

"Being that far off when you feel like you've done a reasonable job is a difficult place to be, and so that's my biggest concern at the moment."

- Oscar Piastri

The Australian’s Saturday did not go as he had hoped, finishing only eighth in qualifying while his teammate Lando Norris claimed pole position.

Piastri said: "I mean, ultimately just a bit frustrated with how the session's gone.

"There's a lot of things I could worry about, but ultimately being that far off when you feel like you've done a reasonable job is a difficult place to be, and so that's my biggest concern at the moment."

Piastri in parc fermé after qualifying - Photo: Race Pictures

Piastri already faced difficulties at the United States Grand Prix last weekend, but explained that his issues this time were different.

He continued: "I really think from Austin there were some things that were clear. But even those things that were clear were a bit unusual, some of the differences.

"And again, this weekend it's been a bit different. I've not changed really how I'm driving since the start of the season and even a few races ago when things were going really well.

"So it's difficult to pinpoint where the lap time's been lacking this weekend but I'm sure we'll find out," the McLaren driver concluded.

Piastri previously commented in Mexico City that he doesn't believe he has driven badly.

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