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flag Oscar Piastri crashed on the sighting lap before the 2026 Australian GP due to a power surge and cold tires, ending his race before it began.

flag Oscar Piastri crashed during the sighting lap before the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, ending his race before it began. flag The McLaren driver attributed the incident to a sudden 100-kilowatt power surge, combined with cold tires and a curb-induced loss of grip, which caused his car to spin and hit the barrier. flag Though uninjured, the crash caused severe front-end damage, preventing repairs in time for the start. flag McLaren officials found no mechanical issues or radio warnings, and a full investigation is underway. flag The incident, which occurred at Turn 4, marked a heartbreaking start to Piastri’s home race and season, with George Russell winning the race for Mercedes.

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