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Oscar Piastri is “already” in discussions with another F1 team, according to former McLaren driver Juan Pablo Montoya.
Juan Pablo Montoya believes that Oscar Piastri and his manager Mark Webber are in talks with another F1 team due to growing dissatisfaction with Piastri’s treatment at McLaren. Montoya asserts that conversations to that effect are happening, but questions remain about Piastri’s happiness. Piastri faced a downturn in form after being asked to move aside for Lando Norris during the Italian Grand Prix, affecting his performance in subsequent races. The perceived favoritism towards Norris and McLaren’s lack of intervention further fueled speculation about Piastri seeking opportunities elsewhere. Montoya warns that Webber’s past struggles at Red Bull could influence Piastri’s career trajectory, urging caution in navigating potential pitfalls.
