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Max Verstappen’s bold advice to Oscar Piastri: say “Fuck off” to McLaren’s team orders!

Miguel Cunha by Miguel Cunha
November 28, 2025
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Max Verstappen’s bold advice to Oscar Piastri: say “Fuck off” to McLaren’s team orders!

Max Verstappen’s Bold Advice to Oscar Piastri: “Tell McLaren to F Off!”

In a dramatic twist in the high-octane world of Formula 1, reigning champion Max Verstappen has thrown down the gauntlet, suggesting that McLaren’s Oscar Piastri should flat-out refuse to play second fiddle to teammate Lando Norris as the battle for the championship heats up. With the 2025 season reaching its climax, the stakes couldn’t be higher—Norris currently leads the title race, but Piastri has proven to be a formidable rival throughout the year.

As the Qatar Grand Prix approaches, the tension is palpable. Norris sits atop the championship standings, holding a precarious 24-point lead with just two races left on the calendar. The scenario is fraught with drama: Norris must outscore Piastri by at least two points this weekend to secure the title. But there’s more—he also needs to fend off Verstappen, who’s made a stunning resurgence and is now neck-and-neck with Piastri in the standings after a triumphant victory in Las Vegas.

The fallout from the Las Vegas Grand Prix has left McLaren in a tight spot, especially after a shocking double disqualification rocked the team. This incident has intensified speculation that McLaren might instruct Piastri to support his teammate in the championship fight against Verstappen. However, McLaren has denied any plans to dictate team orders, a decision that Verstappen applauded. “It’s perfect,” the Dutch driver declared in Qatar. “You can’t do a better job than allowing them to race freely. Why would you suddenly say that Oscar shouldn’t be allowed to compete?”

Verstappen continues to make his case with unapologetic fervor. “If I were in Piastri’s position and faced with such an ultimatum, I would have told them to ‘F off’,” he asserted. “As a true competitor, why show up just to be a backup? There’s no point in that. You don’t want to be branded as a number two driver.”

The stakes are not just about individual pride; they are intricately tied to the championship dynamics. Had Norris and Piastri maintained their positions in Vegas, Verstappen would have been languishing 42 points behind the leader—a near-impossible gap to close with only 58 points left in play. But the unexpected has happened, and now Verstappen finds himself very much in the hunt.

When reflecting on the Las Vegas disqualification, Verstappen admitted, “I was flying home when I heard the news. I knew there would be scrutiny over the plank’s height, and when it’s too low, it’s too low. Every team pushes the limits, but there are no excuses when the rules are clear.”

He acknowledges the tighter championship race, stating, “Sure, the gap has closed, but there’s still a mountain to climb. A lot needs to go right for us to have a real shot.” Despite the uphill battle, Verstappen remains resolute, “We have nothing to lose. We’re going all in.”

As the countdown to the Qatar Grand Prix begins, fans and pundits alike are left on the edge of their seats. Will Piastri heed Verstappen’s fiery words and race for glory, or will McLaren’s team dynamics dictate the outcome? One thing is certain—the drama of Formula 1 has reached a fever pitch, and the world is watching. Buckle up; this season is far from over!

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