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Oscar Piastri’s Shocking Social Media Blunder Fuels McLaren Favoritism Controversy!

Miguel Cunha by Miguel Cunha
November 22, 2025
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Oscar Piastri’s Shocking Social Media Blunder Fuels McLaren Favoritism Controversy!

Oscar Piastri’s Shocking Social Media Blunder: Did He Just Spill the Beans on McLaren’s Favoritism?

In a jaw-dropping twist that has sent shockwaves through the Formula 1 community, Australian driver Oscar Piastri has found himself at the center of a social media scandal involving none other than F1 mogul Bernie Ecclestone. The incident occurred just before the high-stakes qualifying rounds at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, igniting a firestorm of speculation regarding favoritism within the McLaren team.

In the early hours leading up to the qualifying session, Piastri alarmingly reposted comments from Ecclestone that suggested McLaren was more inclined to support Lando Norris in the race for the F1 drivers’ championship. The repost, which was quickly deleted, did not escape the watchful eyes of fans and instantly went viral, prompting a flurry of reactions online.

When confronted about this unexpected and highly controversial repost, Piastri appeared baffled. “I don’t know,” he admitted to RacingNews365 after qualifying, expressing his confusion over the incident. “I woke up this morning and saw it, so I don’t know, maybe I accidentally did it. Obviously, it was not intentional. But yeah, I didn’t know what had happened. So I don’t know.”

His ambiguous response has only fueled the fire, as fans and analysts alike ponder the implications of the repost. Could this be a mere accident, or does it suggest deeper issues within the McLaren ranks? The repost has certainly intensified existing narratives that claim Norris is receiving preferential treatment from the team, a theory that many believe undermines Piastri’s burgeoning career.

As Piastri gears up for the 50-lap race in Nevada from an impressive fifth position on the grid—despite a spin during Q3—he faces not just his competitors on the track but also a growing cloud of scrutiny from fans and media. Meanwhile, his teammate Norris has captured pole position, extending his lead in the championship race and raising the stakes for Piastri.

As the drama unfolds, the question remains: will this social media snafu impact Piastri’s standing within McLaren, or will he rise above the chaos to prove his worth as a formidable contender? One thing is for sure—this incident has ignited a fervent debate that will likely resonate throughout the remainder of the F1 season. Buckle up, because the ride is just beginning!

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