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Oscar Piastri has reposted a social media post from Instagram about suggesting that McLaren prefers Lando Norris.
Oscar Piastri reposted a quote from former F1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone, suggesting McLaren prefers Lando Norris. The original post was from gpfansglobal on Instagram on November 4th, 2025, based on Ecclestone’s comments to Sport.De. Ecclestone stated that McLaren favors Norris due to his star quality, marketing appeal, camera presence, and publicity. Piastri shared this post on November 21st in Las Vegas, raising questions about its intention or potential account breach. Despite Piastri deleting the repost, allegations of favoritism at McLaren persist, especially after recent criticism following Piastri’s deteriorating performance compared to Norris. This trend, starting since the Dutch Grand Prix, has significantly impacted Piastri’s championship standing, turning a lead into a deficit as both drivers vie for their first F1 title. Be sure to check out the original Instagram post for more details!
