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WATCH: Ride onboard with Piastri for his spectacular pole position lap in Spain
Oscar Piastri dramatically seized pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix, triumphing over his McLaren teammate Lando Norris in a thrilling qualifying session. McLaren had shown formidable pace throughout practice, topping every session at the Barcelona circuit, setting the stage for an intra-team showdown. The battle intensified in Q3, where Norris initially gained a slight edge, even attempting a "cheeky" tow from Piastri. However, it was Piastri who ultimately delivered when it mattered most, unleashing a blistering lap of 1m 11.546s on his final attempt. This phenomenal effort left Norris 0.209s adrift, marking the largest gap between pole and second place seen this season. Piastri's commanding performance not only secured the front row lockout for McLaren but also underscored his growing prowess, promising an exciting race ahead.
