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Piastri Dominates Emilia-Romagna GP Practice with Narrow Margin

Oscar Piastri showcased his remarkable talent by leading a McLaren one-two during the initial practice session for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, although the session was cut short due to a crash by Gabriel Bortoleto.

Our Take:

The tight competition at the top, with just a tenth of a second separating the five fastest drivers, highlights the intense depth of skill in Formula 1 today. Piastri's ability to extract performance from the car under pressure indicates he is a rising star to watch this season.

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Source: Keith Collantine

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