Oscar Piastri says he left all of it out on monitor within the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, as he completed second within the race however missed out on the drivers’ championship.
Lando Norris secured his first title with third place on Sunday night, with Max Verstappen successful from pole place to complete two factors adrift of Norris. Piastri was at all times the outsider as he began the weekend 16 factors adrift of the lead, however says he gave himself each alternative to stay within the title image.
“There wasn’t something left on the market,” Piastri mentioned. “Clearly, we tried a little bit of of venture on the technique to offer ourselves some completely different choices and hope that the celebs aligned to offer ourselves one of the best likelihood. However finally, in the long run, that didn’t occur.
“I believe, given as effectively I missed a observe session, it took a bit of bit to seek out my toes. I believe that was the utmost we might have achieved right this moment. We didn’t have a solution for Max’s tempo. So, fairly proud of the weekend. Not far more we might have finished.”
Piastri led for almost all of the season, from spherical 5 in Saudi Arabia till spherical 20 in Mexico Metropolis, however says he has developed as a driver throughout his third season in System 1.
“Clearly, I might have wished for a barely completely different ending, however I believe this yr I’ve discovered a hell of so much about myself as a race automobile driver, myself as an individual,” he mentioned. “I believe if you happen to had introduced this season initially of the yr with the pole positions and the wins and the podiums, I undoubtedly would have been fairly proud of that.
“Even within the robust moments, I’ve discovered so much about myself and the way I could be stronger sooner or later. So, I believe, finally, there’s a bit of little bit of disappointment, clearly, however I believe I could be very pleased with the season I’ve had and loads of classes to take to the longer term.”
With McLaren teammate Norris successful the championship, Piastri says Norris deserves it after popping out on prime of an in depth three-way battle.
“I believe [he’s] a really deserving winner,” he mentioned. “I do know that each weekend I’m going on monitor, it’s going to be robust. And I believe we’ve pushed one another by way of the final three years. I believe particularly this season has been tighter than ever.
“He’s had an awesome season. Most likely all three of us, however clearly, myself and Lando in the identical workforce, in the identical automobile, have had our ups and downs at completely different moments. In the end, I believe he’s had a great season and a deserving champion.”
