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McLaren has explained that Oscar Piastri was unaware Zak Brown had spoken to him via team radio, as he had already turned off his MCL39 after the Singapore Grand Prix.
McLaren has clarified the viral video of Oscar Piastri disconnecting his team radio during Zak Brown’s communication after the Singapore Grand Prix.
Piastri had already turned off his car, not hearing Brown, the McLaren Racing CEO, talking to him through the team radio.
Despite finishing fourth in the race behind Lando Norris, Piastri’s championship lead was reduced to 22 points.
McLaren secured their second consecutive F1 constructors’ championship, marking a night of celebration for the team.
Piastri’s disagreement over team radio, sparked by an incident on the first lap, was captured but misunderstood in the circulating clip.
It was clarified that Piastri was unaware of Brown’s communication and was fulfilling media duties during the team celebration, which was not intended to exclude him.
