McLaren F1 updates allow Piastri to “show what he’s capable of”

2021 Formula 2 champion Piastri came into McLaren this season following a protracted transfer saga involving Alpine, with the battle between the two teams indicative of how much was expected of the Australian rookie.

Piastri’s debut season was starting to be overshadowed by an underperforming car until a comprehensive summer upgrade package gave McLaren’s MCL60 a huge boost in competitiveness.

It allowed the established Lando Norris to take two…