Mexican Grand Prix

Piastri hits BIZARRE issue forcing him to pit at Mexican Grand Prix

Anna Malyon Sunday 29 October 2023 22:39

Piastri hits BIZARRE issue forcing him to pit at Mexican Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri was forced to return to the pits before the Mexican Grand Prix due to contact with a piece of paper that became lodged in his McLaren's floor.

The McLaren driver started the Mexican Grand Prix from seventh on the grid, however he faced an unusual challenge in the lead-up to the race.

While driving to the grid before the race start, Piastri informed his mechanics that a piece of paper had become lodged in his car's floor after he ran over it.

"I think I have a paper sign stuck in the floor somewhere,” Piastri said over the team radio. “I ran over it and I didn't see it come out".

Paper stuck under Oscar Piastri's car prior to the Mexican Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri during the Mexican Grand Prix race weekend

McLaren Hopes

Despite Piastri’s premature return to the pits at the Mexican Grand Prix, his team successfully removed the paper, allowing him to start the race.

However, this was not McLaren's only challenge of the weekend, as Lando Norris qualified in the 20th position following an unfortunate qualifying session.

Norris started the race from 17th position on the grid due to Logan Sargeant's ten-place grid penalty and Lance Stroll’s pitlane start. Nonetheless, this remained a significant task for the British driver.

Lando Norris starts the Mexican Grand Prix from 17th position

McLaren are currently in a battle with Mercedes and Ferrari for second place in the constructors' championship, making Norris's qualifying result unfavourable for the team.

Nevertheless, with Piastri positioned in seventh place, the team will aim to secure as many points as possible, this time without any paper causing issues with his car's floor.

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