Oscar Piastri says there’s “nothing unexpected” about the prospect of going wheel-to-wheel with 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Max Verstappen on the openi𝔉ng lap of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Piastri pipped Versꦫtappen to take pole at Imola - the third of his F1 career.

The Australian is riding a wave of momentum, having won four of the last six 🐬races.

Despite Red Bull’s lack of pace relative to McLaren, Verstappen has posed a se💧rious threat.

Verstappen and P🌟iastri went head-to-head on the opening lap of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Verstappen was handed a five-second penalty after the stewards deemed he gained an advantag♚e by cutting the first corner.

The duo al🍰so f🔯ought hard in Miami, with Piastri coming out on top.

Looking🃏 ahead to the fight on the opening lap with Verstappen, Piastri was asked

if he expected the four-time world champion to hit back🥀 after the pair’s battle in Saudi ♊Arabia.

He told Sky Sports: “Not really. I think we know how each other races. Th꧋𝐆at’s both very hard.

“Certainly not expecting any return of serve because I think that’s going to be the se𒁏rve every single time. Nothing unexpected for tomorrow.𒅌”

Piastri confident in McLaren race pace

Piastri is riding a wave of mo☂mentum after wꦓinning four of the previous six races.

He sits 16 points clear in the drivers’ champౠionship, while Verstappen is 🦩32 points behind in third.

Reflecting on qualifying, Piastri said: “I thought it would be𓂃 me, Lando and M🏅ax. Even yesterday I thought it would be me, Lando and Max, and that was the case.

“The first lap in Q3 for me felt good and I saw Max went a bit quicker so I knew his must have 🌺been solid as well and I had to find a bܫit more. The second lap was a very good one, so very happy. 

“We have good pace this weekend. I think our race pace should be strong. Let’s see what happens at Turn 1. I will try andget the best start I can and 🎉hold the lead.

“If I don’t, I don’t think it’s the end of my chances for victory. Let’s🥃 see𓂃 what happens.”