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McLaren's Zak Brown Dismisses Piastri Red Bull Move
McLaren CEO Zak Brown said Oscar Piastri’s nine Grand Prix wins make him a target, as Red Bull weighs its options if Max Verstappen leaves.
- McLaren Racing is bracing for arch-rivals Red Bull to pursue Oscar Piastri next year, according to Autosport, despite the Australian driver's long-term contract.
- Red Bull could be without Max Verstappen if he departs at season's end, positioning Piastri as the top candidate to replace the four-time champion, Autosport reported.
- Piastri told The Athletic, "Yes, I think I am," regarding his belief he is in the right spot to win championships, citing the team's proven ability to realize potential.
- Since debuting with McLaren in 2023, Piastri has won nine grands prix as a key piece of the team's success, finishing second at the Japanese Grand Prix after leading early stages.
- Max Verstappen has yet to confirm his Formula One future beyond next year, leaving McLaren to brace for Red Bull's potential move for Piastri if the champion departs.
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Formula 1 News: Brown plays down Red Bull links to Piastri
(GMM) Zak Brown (pictured) has brushed aside growing speculation linking Oscar Piastri with a future move to Red Bull Racing. Rumors intensified after reports claimed Red Bull views Piastri as … Read More The post Formula 1 News: Brown plays down Red Bull links to Piastri appeared first on AutoRacing1.com.
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