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2026 Canadian Grand Prix

‘We looked like idiots’ after intermediate tyre gamble, admits Piastri | Formula 1

Oscar Piastri said McLaren’s failed tactical gamble made them look like “idiots” while Lando Norris revealed he “pushed for” the call.
Posted on May 25, 2026 by ApexF1

Oscar Piastri admitted McLaren’s tactical gamble at the start of the Canadian Grand Prix backfired badly after the team failed to score.

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