30 minutes before the start: Oscar Piastri's comment

      Oscar Piastri celebrates his 24th birthday on April 6, and before the launch  The McLaren driver has quite a fighting spirit at the Japanese Grand Prix. Moreover, he will have to start the race from the third position.

      Oscar Piastri: "It's a good day, although the weather is not the best. But racing in Japan is always great, especially on a birthday. In the morning, at a team meeting, we figured out how to act in order to try to compete for victory. I think we have a fast car, although we still need to see how the weather conditions will change.

      It looks like the track is almost dry now – I'm watching the condition of the surface change, and if the rain doesn't resume, then the start will most likely be given from the spot. Although there are still wet areas on the asphalt, if it doesn't rain, then we will race on a dry track.

      However, we are in Suzuka, and anything can happen here. Let's see what we can achieve today."