Oscar Piastri: « If I can help Lando win the championship… »
Speaking at a press conference ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri reaffirmed his desire to help his team-mate in the title race, should the opportunity arise. He also spoke about the McLaren spoiler affair.

Barely his victory in Baku digested, Oscar Piastri and the other 19 drivers on the grid will once again clash this weekend during the Singapore GP. The Australian confirmed that Lando Norris was still a priority within the team.”
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A semblance of hierarchy was established during the Azerbaijan Grand Prix between the two McLaren drivers. Second in the driver's championship, Norris has the upper hand over Piastri (4th) if the two drivers are in a close race. Lando is still leading the championship and, to be honest, he has a more realistic chance of winning the driver's championship, Piastri said. I want to win, but if I can help Lando win the championship, I will be happy to do so.
The main objective is the World Constructors’ Championship
McLaren wanting to respect the team’s sportsmanship spirit, this does not prevent number 81 from shining, as in Azerbaijan. « Baku is the way we want to race as McLaren – Lando helped in Baku, we managed to perfectly convey our culture and the way we want to race. » added the Australian.
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However, not optimal for the McLarens, the Baku track smiled upon the Papayas: “It wasn’t our most competitive circuit, to win like that, while Ferrari was so fast, it’s a confidence boost.” The British team arrives in Singapore with the wind at their backs and leading the constructors’ championship. Maintaining this advantage in the championship will be McLaren’s main goal this weekend, as confirmed by Piastri. He also expressed satisfaction with the…
> addition of a fourth DRS zone for this 2024 edition.
A legal » fin « according to Piastri
The double Grand Prix winner was also brought to discuss the <a href="/f1/actualite/34756-laileron-arriere-mclaren-fait-polemique-apres-grand-prix-bakou-analyse.html" title="The rear wing of McLaren sparks controversy after the Grand Prix in Baku, analysis.
The controversy over the rear wing that occurred last week. It is legal. […] We have undergone numerous tests and it passes. It is not the miracle solution that allows us to be so competitive. And it passes all the tests, so I am happy with it, he commented.