Zak Brown Lauds Oscar Piastri as Future F1 Champion

Zak Brown, McLaren's CEO, praised Oscar Piastri as a future Formula One champion after Lando Norris secured his first title. Brown highlighted the team's commitment to fair racing without imposing team orders, and expressed excitement for future races. Pundit Nico Rosberg suggested more empathy in Brown's celebratory message.

In a thrilling finale, McLaren chief executive Zak Brown expressed high hopes for Oscar Piastri, calling him a future Formula One world champion, following Lando Norris's maiden title victory.

Piastri placed second behind Max Verstappen in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Despite not winning the championship, Piastri secured third place overall, contributing to McLaren's significant achievements this season.

Brown emphasized the team's strategy of allowing drivers to race without 'team orders,' while former champion Nico Rosberg suggested a more empathetic congratulatory message was needed. Nonetheless, the team looks forward to future successes on the racing track.

(With inputs from agencies.)