A wave of outrage has erupted among Oscar Piastri’s supporters, who believe new footage exposes a deeper agenda within McLaren — one that allegedly sidelines the young Australian’s championship pursuit. Following a catastrophic weekend in Brazil, fans have flooded social media with accusations that the team’s leadership has failed to back Piastri when it matters most, igniting a fiery debate over internal favoritism.
The controversy stems from a circulating paddock video that, according to furious fans, highlights the apparent lack of urgency and concern from McLaren’s senior engineers after Piastri’s crash. Many claim that while Lando Norris continues to enjoy strategic priority and visible team support, Piastri has been left to fend for himself amid the mounting pressure of the title race.
Supporters argue this isn’t an isolated incident but part of a recurring pattern where race strategy and pit timing have consistently disadvantaged the 24-year-old. In Brazil, his early retirement not only cost vital championship points but also underscored, in fans’ eyes, a team hierarchy that places Norris’ ambitions far above Piastri’s. The perception of imbalance has been steadily eroding McLaren’s image of unity.
The discourse intensified as clips of McLaren’s post-race body language circulated online, with many pointing to what they called a “cold indifference” toward Piastri’s setback. Hashtags like #JusticeForPiastri and #TeamBias trended overnight, as fans demanded accountability from team principal Andrea Stella and questioned whether the Woking outfit truly supports both drivers equally.
As tensions simmer, Piastri himself has remained composed, publicly refraining from criticism while emphasizing collective growth. Yet, the fan base remains unconvinced, interpreting his silence as professionalism under pressure. Whether McLaren’s internal dynamics can withstand this scrutiny may define not only Piastri’s title hopes — but also the team’s reputation as a fair and united contender on Formula 1’s grandest stage.
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