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Jacques Villeneuve has weighed in on Oscar Piastri’s situation at McLaren.
Jacques Villeneuve emphasized the unpredictability of the F1 world amid speculations about Oscar Piastri’s manager, Mark Webber, conversing with other teams.
There are concerns that Mark Webber is dissatisfied with McLaren’s treatment of Piastri, following suggestions by Juan Pablo Montoya.
Despite leading the standings for most of the season, Piastri missed out on winning his debut F1 championship this year.
A late-season decline in performance saw Piastri lose his championship lead to Lando Norris and Max Verstappen.
The handling of team orders at the Italian Grand Prix contributed to Piastri’s dip in form, leading to questions about McLaren’s favoritism towards Norris.
Villeneuve expressed doubts about whether McLaren is the right fit for Piastri, citing the challenging situation the Australian driver is currently facing.
Ultimately, Piastri may need to consider his options and focus on rebuilding his confidence after a challenging end to the season.
