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Oscar Piastri responds to McLaren conspiracy theory repost drama
McLaren F1 driver Oscar Piastri addressed a social media controversy after his account reposted a conspiracy theory graphic about Bernie Ecclestone’s comments regarding McLaren’s alleged preference for Lando Norris due to his British nationality. Piastri’s repost of the graphic sparked speculation, with many believing it was accidental given the recent introduction of the repost feature on Instagram.
Piastri clarified the situation, stating that he likely reposted it unintentionally and was unaware of how it happened when questioned about it after a qualifying session at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, where he finished fifth. His account promptly deleted the repost after the incident came to light.
Ecclestone’s quotes about McLaren preferring Norris for his star power and marketing qualities stoked conspiracy theories on social media, especially amidst the ongoing world championship battle between Norris and Piastri. McLaren has refuted claims of favoritism towards Norris, emphasizing that both drivers are treated equally.
Despite Norris taking a substantial lead in the standings over Piastri following an incident at the Italian GP, McLaren’s CEO Zak Brown has reiterated that the team does not play favorites and that both drivers are considered number one. The controversy has continued to generate headlines in the F1 community, with fans divided on the issue.
