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Oscar Piastri’s Risky Move Sparks McLaren Controversy in Austrian Grand Prix

Harry Bright by Harry Bright
July 1, 2025
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Oscar Piastri’s Risky Move Sparks McLaren Controversy in Austrian Grand Prix

Formula One F1 - Austrian Grand Prix - Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria - June 29, 2025 McLaren's Lando Norris and McLaren's Oscar Piastri in action during the race REUTERS/Gintare Karpaviciute

McLaren’s Controversial Warning to Oscar Piastri During Austrian GP Sparks Debate

During the recent Austrian Grand Prix, tensions ran high as McLaren took the unprecedented step of cautioning their driver, Oscar Piastri, for his risky move on teammate Lando Norris. The team radioed Piastri to convey that his lunge at Turn 4 was deemed “too marginal” and instructed him not to try a similar maneuver again.

Amidst the intense battle between the McLaren drivers on lap 20 of the race at the Red Bull Ring, Piastri attempted a daring overtake on Norris, resulting in a heart-stopping moment where the two cars almost collided. Fortunately, both drivers managed to avert disaster, with Norris ultimately clinching victory ahead of Piastri.

The incident not only added fuel to the rivalry between the two teammates but also narrowed the gap in the championship standings, with Piastri now trailing Norris by just 15 points after 11 rounds. The stage is set for an electrifying showdown in the upcoming races as the Formula 1 season heads into its summer break.

While Piastri and Norris engaged in thrilling wheel-to-wheel action throughout the Grand Prix, McLaren’s intervention raised eyebrows within the paddock. Team principal Andrea Stella defended the team’s decision to reprimand Piastri, citing the risky nature of the move at Turn 4.

The team’s race engineer, Tom Stallard, was quick to relay the message to Piastri during the race, stating, “Feedback from the pit wall, the manoeuvre in Turn Four with the lock-up was too marginal. We can’t do that again.” Post-race, Stella confirmed that Piastri had apologized for the incident, highlighting the internal dynamics at McLaren.

The question remains: Was McLaren justified in warning Piastri and restricting his aggressive racing style? The move has sparked a debate among fans and experts, with opinions divided on whether such team interventions are beneficial or detrimental to the sport.

As the F1 community awaits the next chapter in the McLaren saga, the focus shifts to the upcoming Silverstone Grand Prix, where tensions are expected to run high once again. Will Piastri heed the team’s warning, or will he continue to push the limits in his quest for victory? Stay tuned as the drama unfolds on the track.

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