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Ecclestone: McLaren are sabotaging Piastri
Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone is standing firm on claims that McLaren is favoring Lando Norris over Oscar Piastri.
After Norris’ resurgence in the standings following the Dutch Grand Prix, Ecclestone suggests McLaren may be biasing toward Norris.
Ecclestone criticizes McLaren’s decision to instruct Piastri to give up a position at the Italian GP, despite it being a team mistake.
He continues to allege that McLaren has been deliberately hindering Piastri’s performance throughout the season.
Critics, including Ralf Schumacher, have dismissed these favoritism claims, emphasizing that teams have no motive to sabotage their own drivers.
Piastri’s frustration with the situation and media speculation raises concerns about team dynamics and potential repercussions.
