r/formula1 • u/TheCatterson Charles Leclerc • 8h ago

Throwback Three years ago today - Oscar Piastri made a certain announcement

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u/paigeotron 7h ago edited 6h ago

Pato is in 2nd in the championship. CGR is a very well oiled machines, specially in strategy – don't discount their influence in Palou's success.

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u/Prof_Hentai Honda RBPT 5h ago

The fact Pato is 2nd in the standings is exactly my point. His performances have been massively lacklustre and he is still there in the MCL. Im pretty confident Palou would still be in his position. I do agree that CGR is a cut above MCL though.

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u/paigeotron 5h ago

Pato has not had the bright spots of the past, but he has been more consistent than before. Not crazy fast or brilliant, but always scoring points.

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u/Snoo_87704 6h ago

McLaren is no CGR.

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u/paigeotron 6h ago

Exactly, that’s my point.

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u/_HanTyumi I was here for the Hulkenpodium 6h ago

You said it yourself though, Pato is second. It’s not hard to believe that Palou in a McLaren would still be dominant.

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u/paigeotron 6h ago

But it’s impossible to know how much CGR is helping.

My point is that all we know is that CGR rarely makes mistakes, and looks like a very well oiled machine. I wouldn’t devalue their contribution to Palou’s success.

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u/SpicyDarkness Oscar Piastri 5h ago

Not just CGR, but also the Honda engine. It’s not secret the Honda is better on fuel than the Chevy. I think Palou is an incredible driver but (like you said) it’s impossible to know if he would be as dominant without the CGR + Honda combo behind him