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Oscar Piastris Pre-Race Crash: A Surprising Setback

Oscar Piastri, the young Australian driver for McLaren, experienced a shocking crash just before the Australian Grand Prix. Despite qualifying fifth, Piastri spun out during pre-race laps, damaging his cars front end. The cause? An unexpected power spike from his Mercedes engine as he crossed exit kerbs. Piastri, who felt everything was normal until the surge, expressed disappointment and surprise. The incident echoes Kimi Antonellis crash for Mercedes, highlighting the challenges of aggressive torque under current engine rules.

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