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McLaren address Oscar Piastri conspiracies as Max Verstappen finds common ground with F1 rival - RacingNews365 Review

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McLaren has addressed the viral clip of Oscar Piastri appearing to disconnect his team radio midway through Zak Brown thanking him after the Singapore Grand Prix.

The footage from an onboard camera facing the cockpit in the Australian's MCL39 showed the nine-time grand prix winner unplugging his steering wheel whilst the McLaren Racing CEO was speaking to him, after the Woking-based squad wrapped up a second-consecutive F1 constructors' championship.

READ MORE: McLaren clarify viral Oscar Piastri team radio clip speculation

Max Verstappen agrees with George Russell claim after Singapore 'struggle'

Max Verstappen found common ground with George Russell after watching his bitter F1 rival cruise to victory in Singapore.

There has been no love lost of late between Russell and Verstappen, who have endured several contentious moments over the past 12 months.

READ MORE: Max Verstappen agrees with George Russell claim after Singapore 'struggle'

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Oscar Piastri issues clear opinion on McLaren 'intentions' after latest Lando Norris incident

Oscar Piastri has firmly opined that he believes both he and Lando Norris have received equal treatment at McLaren after their Singapore incident.

At Turn 2 on the opening lap, Norris muscled past Piastri for third place, with the Australian initially furious at the move, believing Norris had broken the so-called Papaya Rules of engagement between the two, although Norris had bounced into Piastri following contact with Max Verstappen.

READ MORE: Oscar Piastri issues clear opinion on McLaren 'intentions' after latest Lando Norris incident

Lando Norris delivers staunch self-defence with 'shouldn't be in F1' stance

Lando Norris is adamant that any other F1 driver would have made the same decisions as him in the opening corners of the Singapore Grand Prix.

The McLaren driver put his MCL39 up the inside of Max Verstappen and team-mate Oscar Piastri at Turn 3 on the opening lap at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.

READ MORE: Lando Norris delivers staunch self-defence with 'shouldn't be in F1' stance

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2025 F1 Singapore Grand Prix - Driver Ratings

Round 18 of the F1 season brought delight for Mercedes and a constructors' championship title for McLaren in Singapore - and a whole lot of headaches for Zak Brown and Andrea Stella as Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris's title fight finally gets the needle it deserves.

But who topped the rankings - and who tanked his hopes of staying on the grid for next season with a poor performance?

READ MORE: 2025 F1 Singapore Grand Prix - Driver Ratings

McLaren title glory but at what cost? – Singapore GP Winners and Losers

The 2025 Singapore Grand Prix was a title-winning affair, although one with a highly controversial moment to go with it. 

The Marina Bay Street Circuit delivered a surprising grand prix, which saw McLaren continue to face tough opposition after its early-season dominance.

READ MORE: McLaren title glory but at what cost? – Singapore GP Winners and Losers

Also interesting:

Join RacingNews365's Ian Parkes, Sam Coop and Nick Golding, as they look back at last weekend's Singapore Grand Prix! Lando Norris' move on Oscar Piastri is a major talking point, as is Max Verstappen's title chances now being very much alive.

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