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Piastri’s answer to Singapore GP question: “Puberty”

Archive photograph: Oscar Piastri · 2026-03-15Archive photo · 2026-03-15 · Liauzh · CC BY 4.0

Asked what makes the Singapore race difficult, Piastri answered with a joke about puberty.

GPBeat · Newsroom08 Oct 2026, 13:47 · 1 min

At McLaren Racing Live at Singapore’s Sands Theatre on 7 October, Oscar Piastri was asked what makes the Singapore race difficult. His voice cracked as he answered; then came the punchline: “What’s the hardest thing about Singapore? Puberty,” he said with a smile.

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