Piastri says McLaren deserved more than sixth in Sao Paulo

Oscar Piastri believes his sixth-place finish at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix did not fully reflect McLaren's performance, although he admitted he needed time to adapt to the slippery conditions at Interlagos. He struggled for grip early on and only found his rhythm once the race progressed, when the car felt strong on the Soft tyres.

Team-mate Lando Norris mastered the changing conditions to take his third win of the season and his second consecutive victory at Interlagos. Piastri could not keep Max Verstappen behind him, but he did get the better of Liam Lawson during the race.

Piastri said the car had taken a step forward over the weekend but that McLaren still needs to make it quicker and easier to drive to close the gap to Red Bull and Mercedes. He also congratulated Mercedes on the Constructors' Championship, with three rounds of the 2026 season remaining.