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Piastri remains with McLaren amid Verstappen speculation

Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 6:40 PM

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Piastri remains with McLaren amid Verstappen speculation

Summary

Oscar Piastri stated he is content with his role at McLaren, despite ongoing rumors linking Max Verstappen to the team. Piastri's manager, Mark Webber, dismissed the speculations as fiction, while McLaren CEO Zak Brown reiterated confidence in the current driver lineup. Piastri expressed trust in Brown’s reassurances and is optimistic about upcoming upgrades for the team ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend. He aims to improve performance after struggling in Silverstone and hopes to capitalize on better conditions at Spa.

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Latest Updates

•Piastri announces he is happy with McLaren.
•Webber calls Verstappen rumors fiction.
•Brown supports the current driver lineup.
•Piastri aims to recover after a tough race at Silverstone.
•McLaren plans upgrades for future races.

What they're saying

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Oscar Piastri has offered an update on his position with McLaren amid ongoing speculation that Max Verstappen will replace him at the team, stating "I'm happy with where I am".
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