• Login
  • Register
Speedcafe.com
  • HOME
  • NEWS
  • PODS
  • PHOTOS
  • RESULTS
  • NETWORK 100
No Result
View All Result
  • SUPERCARS
  • F1
  • MOTOGP
  • NASCAR
  • INDYCAR
  • GT & ENDURANCE
  • KARTING
  • RALLY
  • HOME
  • NEWS
  • PODS
  • PHOTOS
  • RESULTS
  • NETWORK 100
No Result
View All Result
  • Feed
  • Calendar
  • Results
  • Photos
  • Podcasts
  • Shop
Speedcafe.com
  • Supercars
  • F1
  • NASCAR
  • IndyCar
  • GT & Endurance
  • Karting
  • Bikes
  • Rally
Home F1

Piastri unable to unlock McLaren pace in Singapore

Azerbaijan race winner Oscar Piastri was unable to unlock the pace of his McLaren during Friday practice in Singapore.

Mat Coch
Mat Coch
21 Sep 2024
Mat Coch
//
21 Sep 2024
// F1
A A
0
Piastri unable to unlock McLaren pace in Singapore
Azerbaijan race winner Oscar Piastri has admitted he was unable to unlock the pace of his McLaren during Friday practice in Singapore. Image: Coates / XPB Images

Azerbaijan race winner Oscar Piastri has admitted he was unable to unlock the pace of his McLaren during Friday practice in Singapore. Image: Coates / XPB Images

Azerbaijan race winner Oscar Piastri has admitted he was unable to unlock the pace of his McLaren during Friday practice in Singapore. Image: Coates / XPB Images

The Australian ended the day fifth fastest with a best of 1:31.474s, a time that proved 0.006s slower than Yuki Tsunoda in the impressive RB.

But more concerning was the deficit to team-mate Lando Norris, who topped the times, with a 1:30.727s – seven-tenths faster than Piastri.

“Just not very comfortable with it at the moment for whatever reason,” the 23-year-old Australian confessed.

“I mean, I don’t feel my lap was great, but I’ve not felt that any of the laps have been great.

“Just need to try and find a little bit more, try and get a bit more comfortable with the car is probably the first thing, and try and find the limit from there.

Advertisements

“Our pace looks not too bad, we’re still somewhere towards the front, but obviously the gap to Lando is bigger than what it should be.”

Norris topped Free Practice 2 by 0.058s over Charles Leclerc, having trailed the Ferrari earlier in the day by 0.076s.

Piastri’s day wasn’t helped by a slightly delayed to start to the opening hour of running.

During pit stop practice earlier in the day the squad discovered an issue with the rear corner of the Australian’s car.

“During this morning’s pit stop practice we encountered an issue on the rear-left corner of Oscar’s car, which we are currently replacing,” the team revealed just prior to Free Practice 1.

“This isn’t an issue we’ve seen before, but we want to assess the issue fully to ensure we have no further issues this weekend.”

While repairs were quickly carried out, it meant Piastri sat out the opening 10 minutes of the session.

However, he was quick to point out that it was not the reason for his comparative lack of pace.

“It wasn’t an ideal start to the day but I don’t think it’s really impacted much,” he reasoned.

“It’s been a difficult day, definitely but I don’t think it was down to that.

“I just struggled to find a rhythm, really.

“The pace in the car looked strong, just not been able to unlock it that well.

“There’s definitely some things to go into tonight.”

Piastri remained among the leading contenders, and well clear of Max Verstappen who was only 15th after a horrid day for the Dutchman.

With McLaren looking to consolidate its place at the head of the constructors’ championship, and Norris chasing the drivers’ championship against Verstappen, it’s a welcome development regardless of Piastri’s deficit.

A final hour of practice remains ahead of qualifying for Sunday’s race.

Free Practice 3 begins at 17:30 local time (19:30 AEST) this evening.



Tags: lando norrismclarenoscar piastrisingapore gp
Speedcafe Network 100 - logo representing the directory of leading suppliers to the motorsport industry in Australia

List your business today!

Btuned logo: specialists in servicing, repairs, upgrades and diagnostics for European vehicles. We are located in North Lakes at our purpose-built premises.

Btuned Euro Specialist

Automotive & Performance

Btuned is a premier European vehicle specialist based in North Lakes, Queensland, servicing clients across Australia’s Eastern Seaboard. With over 45 years of combined hands-on experience—including decades of factory training with brands like BMW, MINI,...

Btuned is a premier European vehicle specialist based in North Lakes, Queensland, servicing clients across Australia’s Eastern Seaboard. With over 45 years of combined hands-on...

Discussion about this post

[postcode_search_form]

Latest from Torquecafe

Porsche Cayman, Boxster may not go electric after all

03 February 2026

Toyota Tundra called back in Australia for camera fault

03 February 2026

Latest Podcasts

PODCAST: Former and AVL’s pre-season predictions

03 February 2026

PODCAST: Crompton, Skaife out – Our say on TV shake-up

30 January 2026

Related Articles

PODCAST: Former and AVL’s pre-season predictions

Podcasts
45 minutes ago
Podcasts
0
Toto Wolff during the 2025 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

‘Get your shit together’: Wolff shreds F1 cheating accusations

F1
2 hours ago
F1
0
ADVERTISEMENT

Platinum Partners

Latest & Trending News

Neil Crompton and Mark Skaife in 2012. Image: Glenis Lindley / Speedcafe Archive

Tony Cochrane slams Supercars over Crompton, Skaife axing

Supercars
3 February 2026
Supercars
0
Yamaha rider Fabio Quartararo.

MotoGP champ denies deal to ditch Yamaha for Honda done

MotoGP
3 February 2026
MotoGP
0

PODCAST: Former and AVL’s pre-season predictions

Podcasts
3 February 2026
Podcasts
0
Toto Wolff during the 2025 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

‘Get your shit together’: Wolff shreds F1 cheating accusations

F1
3 February 2026
F1
0
A silhouette of an IndyCar at Gateway.

IndyCar’s mystery man hiding in plain sight

IndyCar
3 February 2026
IndyCar
0
Will Power's #26 Andretti Global Honda IndyCar.

Will Power’s first Andretti IndyCar livery revealed

IndyCar
3 February 2026
IndyCar
0

Supercheap Auto

Pirtek Poll

POLL: Should Supercars bring back numbers on doors?

Vote View Results Past polls
Pirtek Poll
View past polls
2025 Supercars Championship WINS POLES PTS
1
Chaz Mostert
Mobil 1 Optus Racing
25 4 1 5306
2
Will Brown
Red Bull Ampol Racing
1 2 1 5244
3
Broc Feeney
Red Bull Ampol Racing
88 14 19 5240
4
Kai Allen
Penrite Racing
26 0 0 5233
5
Matthew Payne
Penrite Racing
19 5 1 4461
2025 Formula 1 Championship WINS POLES PTS
1
Lando Norris (GBR)
McLaren
4 7 7 423
2
Max Verstappen (NED)
Red Bull
1 7 7 421
3
Oscar Piastri (AUS)
McLaren
81 7 6 410
4
George Russell (GBR)
Mercedes
63 2 2 319
5
Charles Leclerc (MON)
Ferrari
16 0 1 242
ADVERTISEMENT
[instagram-feed feed=2]
Support the partners that support Speedcafe
Truck Assist R & J Batteries Pirtek Mobil Super Supercheap Auto Michelin Meguiars coates KTM FORD ACDelco parcelprotect become a partner
AASA PPQ Authentic Collectables sportsnetholidays nuevasolutions bathurst
Green and white "speedcafe." logo on a black background, conveying a racing theme.
Speedcafe.com has been established to provide a daily motorsport news service to the industry and fans in Australia and internationally.
Follow Us

Categories

SUPERCARS

F1

NASCAR

INDYCAR

GT

MOTOGP

PHOTOS

TV

PODS

Platinum Partners

TRUCK ASSIST
R&J BATTERIES
PIRTEK
MOBIL1
SUPERCHEAP AUTO

PARCEL PROTECT

MICHELIN
MEGUIARS

COATES
FORD

ACDELCO

Newsletter

Subscribe to our daily newsletter, the best way to get your news first, fast and free!

Thank you!

You have successfully joined our subscriber list.

Your daily racing fix - Newsletter

Subscribe to our daily and breaking newsletter for all the latest news delivered direct to your box

SUBSCRIBE
Follow Us

Categories

SUPERCARS

F1

NASCAR

INDYCAR

GT

MOTOGP

PHOTOS

TV

PODS

Platinum Partners

TRUCK ASSIST
R&J BATTERIES
PIRTEK
MOBIL1
SUPERCHEAP AUTO

PARCEL PROTECT

MICHELIN
MEGUIARS

COATES
FORD

XPEL

ACDELCO

Green and white "speedcafe." logo on a black background, conveying a racing theme.

Copyright © 2026 Speedcafe.com. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA. The Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Our Team /  Advertise with us / Comments Policy / Privacy Policy /

No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Calendar
  • Results
  • Event guides
  • Podcasts
  • Shop
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Network 100

Copyright © 2025 Speedcafe.com This site is protected by reCAPTCHA. The Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Calendar
  • Results
  • Event guides
  • Podcasts
  • Shop
  • Photos
  • Videos
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Network 100

Copyright © 2025 Speedcafe.com This site is protected by reCAPTCHA. The Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Sign Up For Our Newsletter

Subscribe to our mailing list to receives daily updates direct to your inbox!

[mailpoet_form id=”28″]