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McLaren F1 conspiracy ignited: David Coulthard hints Lando Norris favored over Oscar Piastri

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
January 7, 2026
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McLaren F1 conspiracy ignited: David Coulthard hints Lando Norris favored over Oscar Piastri

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - OCTOBER 05: Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren and the McLaren team celebrate victory in the Constructors Championship during the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on October 05, 2025 in Singapore, Singapore. (Photo by Zak Mauger/LAT Images)

Title: McLaren’s Alleged Bias? Ex-Driver Sparks Controversy Over Norris and Piastri Dynamics!

In a dramatic twist that has sent shockwaves through the Formula 1 community, McLaren legend David Coulthard has ignited a firestorm of speculation regarding the team’s favoritism towards Lando Norris over his teammate Oscar Piastri. This revelation comes on the heels of Norris clinching the 2025 drivers’ world championship in a nail-biting finish against the formidable Max Verstappen, winning by a mere two points. Meanwhile, Piastri, who had led the championship from April to October, found himself trailing by 11 points at the season’s conclusion—a twist that has raised eyebrows and fueled rumors of bias within the McLaren camp.

Coulthard’s remarks have thrust the spotlight back onto a plethora of conspiracy theories that surfaced throughout the 2025 season, suggesting that McLaren was playing favorites due to Norris’s British nationality and longer tenure with the team. Despite McLaren—and both drivers—vehemently denying these claims, the narrative has taken hold among passionate fans. Norris’s stellar performance at crucial moments allowed him to eclipse Piastri, yet both drivers faced their share of challenges and questionable team orders during the grueling season.

Speaking on the Red Flags podcast, Coulthard drew parallels between familial relationships and team dynamics, stating, “It’s a tricky one, isn’t it? And of course, the immediate response from anyone at McLaren would be ‘that’s not the case.’ And that’s absolutely fine, I get that.” He elaborated, comparing the situation to having siblings, suggesting that over time, familiarity breeds closer relationships. “Lando has been with the team longer—he’s doing his 150th Grand Prix right now in Las Vegas. Relationships matter, and over time, they build,” he asserted.

The former F1 star further emphasized, “I believe they’re giving equal opportunity in terms of machinery. I truly believe in McLaren and commend Zak, Andrea Stella, and the entire team for building this winning culture.” However, the seeds of doubt have been sown, and Coulthard’s insights could very well reignite the debate over favoritism as the 2026 season looms.

The controversy intensified during the Italian Grand Prix, where a strategic decision to swap Norris and Piastri following a disastrous pit stop for Norris led to significant ramifications in their championship standings. This incident left fans in an uproar, leading to Norris being booed at various races as the season drew to a close. McLaren CEO Zak Brown has consistently defended the integrity of the team, asserting, “We won’t play favorites. We’re racers and we’re going racing,” a sentiment echoed by Piastri and Norris.

Yet, as Coulthard’s comments resurface, the specter of favoritism hangs ominously over McLaren, potentially affecting team morale and fan perception heading into what promises to be another fiercely competitive championship race. With the stakes higher than ever, will McLaren manage to keep the balance between its two star drivers, or will the tension escalate into a full-blown rivalry? Only time will tell as the F1 circus rolls on!

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