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Amid growing concerns about Oscar Piastri’s role at McLaren, F1 champion Alan Jones has dismissed rumours that the team is playing favourites.
Amid concerns over Oscar Piastri’s role at McLaren, F1 champion Alan Jones dismissed rumors of favoritism within the team. Piastri currently trails Lando Norris by 24 points heading into the final three races, with Norris outscoring him by 58 points in the last six races. Despite winning at the Dutch Grand Prix, Piastri has faced struggles in form recently, leading to speculation of bias towards Norris at McLaren. Jones vehemently rejected these claims, emphasizing that both drivers receive equal treatment from the team. He pointed to his own experience in F1 to illustrate that such internal favoritism narratives are often unfounded. Jones highlighted the unpredictable nature of F1 and the potential for Piastri to bounce back in the championship battle.
