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An Australian Senator claimed in a parliamentary hearing earlier this week that McLaren appeared to be biased against Oscar Piastri.
Zak Brown strongly criticized an Australian Senator for being “uninformed and uneducated” after accusations of bias against Oscar Piastri in the championship race. Matt Canavan raised concerns about bias during a Senate hearing, prompting speculation that McLaren is favoring Lando Norris for the title. Brown defended McLaren’s fairness, highlighting Piastri’s endorsement of the team’s integrity. Despite fan complaints about decisions affecting Piastri, Brown dismissed Canavan’s remarks and emphasized the team’s focus on internal operations. He stressed the importance of ignoring external noise and prioritizing teamwork. Piastri secured third place in the Abu Dhabi qualifying, trailing behind Norris and Verstappen.
