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Is F1’s Oscar Piastri Playing by Different Rules? Villeneuve’s Explosive Allegations Unveiled

David Castro by David Castro
May 13, 2025
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Oscar Piastri Dominates F1 Championship Hunt with Unwavering Confidence and Strategic Brilliance

May 2, 2025; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; McLaren driver Oscar Piastri (81) during F1 Miami Grand Prix Sprint Race Qualifying at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Formula 1 Controversy: Villeneuve Claims Piastri Receives Favoritism from Race Officials

Amidst the exhilarating Grand Prix Emilia Romagna, rising star Oscar Piastri finds himself leading the Formula 1 championship with an impressive track record of four wins in six races. However, former world champion Jacques Villeneuve has stirred the pot by insinuating that Piastri’s success is not solely due to his driving skills but also to special treatment from race officials.

Villeneuve boldly suggests that Piastri enjoys a “golden boy” status, receiving leniency from the stewards compared to his competitors like Max Verstappen. Citing past incidents involving Piastri’s clashes with Verstappen in Saudi Arabia and a sprint battle with Kimi Antonelli in Miami, where Piastri escaped penalties, Villeneuve raises eyebrows on the fairness of the competition.

Furthermore, Villeneuve credits Piastri’s composed demeanor to the guidance of his manager, Mark Webber, insinuating that their bond provides Piastri with an unfair advantage on the track. “Oscar Piastri seems unfazed by pressure and with Mark Webber as his mentor, he has a strong support system. Piastri is adored. He is like the golden boy right now,” Villeneuve expressed, fueling the controversy.

Drawing parallels to past rivalries like Hamilton vs. Rosberg, Villeneuve argues that the perception of a driver can sway penalty decisions, with Piastri currently benefiting from a favorable stance. “It reminds me of when we had Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg battling for the championship. If they made the same move, Nico would be penalized while Lewis wouldn’t. There’s this slight imbalance that is human, and Piastri is on the right side of the scale,” Villeneuve remarked provocatively.

Despite Piastri’s current lead, Villeneuve sees a glimmer of hope for Lando Norris to reclaim the championship if he can overcome the mental setback of losing the top spot. The upcoming races will be crucial in testing Norris’s resilience under pressure and determining if he can rise to the occasion or crumble under the weight of expectations.

As the tension simmers within McLaren, all eyes will be on the evolving dynamics between Piastri and Norris on and off the track. The battle for supremacy intensifies, setting the stage for an electrifying showdown in Imola and beyond. Formula 1 fans are in for a thrilling ride as the drama unfolds in the quest for racing glory.

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