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Oscar Piastri responds to fan theories that McLaren are sabotaging him
Oscar Piastri denied rumours of McLaren sabotaging his F1 championship chances due to his recent struggles, losing the lead after finishing fifth in Mexico City.
Despite a close one-point gap with teammate Lando Norris before the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, Piastri has faced challenges in keeping up with Norris’s momentum.
Fans and even Max Verstappen’s father speculated about McLaren favoring Norris over Piastri due to the Australian driver’s lack of pace.
Piastri dismissed claims of team bias, stating that the recent difficulties were explainable and not a result of favoritism.
His struggles in races like Austin and Mexico City were attributed to differences in driving style and track conditions, with McLaren suggesting Piastri’s issues were linked to low-grip surfaces.
