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Oscar Piastri may have muted Zak Brown after the Singapore Grand Prix by disconnecting his team radio whilst the American addressed him.
After the Singapore Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri unplugged the radio in his MCL39 while McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown was commending him for his efforts.
Despite McLaren winning the F1 constructors’ championship again, Piastri had mixed feelings as he finished fourth due to a first lap incident with Lando Norris.
On the first lap, Norris made contact with Max Verstappen, causing Norris to inadvertently collide with Piastri, leading to a frustrating race for the Australian driver.
Piastri openly questioned Norris’s move over team radio, expressing his discontent.
Even though the FIA did not get involved, McLaren allowed both drivers to finish the race without interference.
Piastri’s actions hinted at his disappointment, disconnecting the radio mid-sentence during a congratulations message from Brown, sparking speculation about his intentions.
As Piastri leads Norris by 22 points in the driver standings, internal discussions within McLaren are expected to address the aftermath of the incident.
