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F1 team accused of ‘bullying’ McLaren star
McLaren boss Zak Brown accused a rival Formula 1 team of ‘bullying’ his driver Oscar Piastri due to his impressive performance since joining McLaren.
Piastri has been instrumental in McLaren’s success in the constructors’ championship in 2024 and is a strong contender for the 2025 world drivers’ title.
Originally part of the Alpine Academy, Piastri moved to McLaren in 2023 after a contract dispute with Alpine.
Alpine released a false statement claiming Piastri had signed with them for the 2023 season, which Piastri publicly refuted.
Brown criticized Alpine’s handling of the situation and accused them of trying to bully Piastri into staying with their team.
Piastri’s ordeal with Alpine highlighted the complexities and power dynamics within the competitive world of Formula 1.
