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Oscar Piastri addresses F1 friendship concerns after Langkawi trip

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 6:26 PM

Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Oscar Piastri addresses F1 friendship concerns after Langkawi trip

Summary

Oscar Piastri has dismissed concerns that friendships among Formula 1 drivers may hinder their performance on track. His comments follow remarks from McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown, who expressed in his book a preference for drivers not to form close friendships, citing competitive reluctance as a potential issue. Despite recent camaraderie demonstrated during a trip to Langkawi with fellow drivers, Piastri maintains that friendship does not affect their racing dynamics. The conversation around driver relationships continues to be a topic within the sport.

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Key Details

•Piastri brushes off friendship concerns regarding on-track performance.
•Zak Brown prefers drivers to avoid close friendships.
•Several F1 drivers recently visited Langkawi together.
•Piastri believes friendship does not impede competitive spirit.

Latest Updates

6:26 PMMotorsport.com — Oscar Piastri brushes off F1 friendship fears after Langkawi boys' trip

What they're saying

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McLaren driver Oscar Piastri has brushed off concerns that close friendships between Formula 1 drivers could impact their competitive edge on track. McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown stated in his book that he prefers drivers not to be friends, explaining that off-track camaraderie can make them reluctant to race each other aggressively. Several of the current F1 drivers went to the island of ...Keep reading
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