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McLaren CEO Zak Brown has backed Oscar Piastri to become an even better F1 driver, saying he has “no doubt his start will continue to rise”.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown believes Oscar Piastri will continue to improve as a Formula 1 driver and expects his success to grow. Despite having a strong season in 2025, Piastri fell short of winning the Drivers’ Championship due to comebacks from Lando Norris and Max Verstappen. Brown commended Piastri’s potential and growth as a title contender despite his limited experience in F1. Looking ahead to 2026, Piastri aims to bounce back and challenge reigning champion Norris within the McLaren team. Brown expressed confidence in Piastri’s future success and thanked him for his role in McLaren’s recent achievements.
