1997 Formulation 1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve believes Oscar Piastri is “sighing stress” after a uncommon mistake in qualifying on the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Piastri crashed within the third quarter and was closely trapped in flip 3.
The accident led to the ultimate crimson flag of the sixth complicated F1 qualifying session on the Baku Metropolis Circuit.
Fortunately for Piastri, Formulation 1 title rival Lando Norris will start the race from the seventh time after ultimate efforts within the third quarter.
It was a weekend with errors from many drivers, together with two McLaren.
Each Piastri and Norris have been brushing the wall throughout their second apply, so it took a major monitor time.
Checking his eligibility on his Instagram account, Villeneuve identified that Piastri is “dri driving irregularly” all weekend.
“Different drivers… not an important lap,” Villeneuve stated. “Piastri put it on the wall, the championship chief. He is driving irregularly this weekend, so it appears to be like a bit harsh. He is beneath stress.
The excellent news for Piastri is that he has a 31-point lead over Norris within the drivers championship.
Max Verstappen begins the race from pole place after an error-free session.
The Dutch weren’t within the title race and sat 94 factors behind Reed McLaren.
Piastri will get a brand new chassis for the Azerbaijan GP
McLaren gave Piastri a brand new chassis for Sunday’s race in Azerbaijan.
The Piastri begins the race from the ninth, not from the pit lane.
Oscar Plustori
It’s because his unique chassis was broken and changed with the identical specs.
Sport laws enable drivers to alter the chassis with out penalty if they’re “affected by a real unintended harm or critical failure or negligence.”
Piastri gained the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix and gained a daring overtaking by Charles Leclerc.
