McLaren

The Aussie was supposed to give his teammate a hand in the last qualifying lap last time out, but a mistake triggered a flurry of wild theories.

The pair have been locking horns for the better part of 18 months and added a new chapter on Sunday night.

Reigning champions McLaren have been sensationally accused of being linked with a judge in the appeal of the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix result.

The lack of excitement surrounding F1’s 2027 line-ups coincides with teams finally reaping the rewards of their fine-tuned junior programmes.

The reigning champion’s contract extension comes on the eve of the 12-month anniversary of Piastri’s most recent victory.

Rumours had been swirling for months the Dutchman was trying to steal Piastri’s seat at McLaren. But was it all smoke and mirrors?

The Aussie has been a non factor in this year’s championship battle. And when you dig a little deeper the picture only gets worse.

The Aussie has lagged his teammate for much of the season, and it’s put his team on the brink of making a crucial call.

Before he was a big name driver with McLaren, Oscar Piastri’s introduction to the F1 paddock ignited a chaotic period for the sport.

Oscar Piastri has lagged his teammate for much of the season, and the reason is starting to become obvious.