Aussie Oscar Piastri ready to push for podium finish at Emilia Romagna Grand Prix after receiving a full package of upgrades for his McLaren
Daily MailOscar Piastri has delivered the second fastest time in practice at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, impressing after his McLaren was given the full package of upgrades. It left the Australian predicting more great things for his British-based team in Sunday's race following his teammate Lando Norris's triumph at the Miami Grand Prix last time out. On level terms, Piastri enjoyed the better day over two practice sessions this time as Norris finished eighth and 12th in the two sessions compared to the Aussie's ninth and second. Aussie Oscar Piastri is all smiles after clocking the second fastest time in practice in Italy Piastri has had a full suite of upgrades carried out on his McLaren to boost his podium chances The Aussie is bullish about his chances at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix following practice After finishing second only to Charles Leclerc in Friday's second session, Melburnian Piastri, having clocked a 1min 16.098sec lap to the Ferrari driver's 1:15.906, told reporters: 'I think honestly it's been an encouraging day for us.