McLaren Star Disqualified as Piastri Bl…. read more
Drama unfolded at the Austrian Grand Prix as multiple incidents off and on the track grabbed headlines. The spotlight turned toward McLaren as one of their drivers faced disqualification, while Oscar Piastri unleashed a fiery, X-rated outburst aimed at a rival team following an intense weekend of competition.
Alex Dunne, who had stepped in for Lando Norris and made his debut in Formula 1, was disqualified from the Formula 2 feature race. The Irish driver had shown great promise with a strong performance at the Red Bull Ring. Despite his impressive display, Dunne’s result was wiped from the records due to a post-race technical infringement. While fans were impressed with his potential, the decision dealt a harsh blow to his budding reputation. The nature of the breach was not immediately disclosed, but FIA regulations remain strict and uncompromising when it comes to car compliance.
Dunne’s unexpected appearance had raised eyebrows even before the race began. Lando Norris was ruled out for unspecified reasons, and McLaren quickly confirmed Dunne would fill in. The young Irishman handled the pressure well, adapting to the F1 car swiftly and delivering a performance that turned heads across the paddock. However, the disqualification overshadowed his debut and denied him the opportunity to celebrate a promising start to his top-tier motorsport journey.
Meanwhile, McLaren’s regular driver Oscar Piastri found himself in the spotlight for entirely different reasons. After the race, Piastri was visibly frustrated and didn’t hold back in criticizing a rival team. During a post-race media session, the Australian launched a profane tirade, describing the opposing team’s tactics as “f***ing ridiculous.” While he didn’t name the team directly, the context suggested he was referring to an incident involving aggressive defending and possibly blocking during the final laps.
Piastri’s blunt comments quickly made headlines, drawing both support and criticism. Some fans praised him for speaking his mind, while others felt the language used was unprofessional. It remains unclear whether the FIA will take disciplinary action over the outburst, though the sport’s governing body has occasionally issued warnings or fines for similar language in the past.
McLaren now faces the aftermath of both a disqualification and a public controversy, making the Austrian Grand Prix one of their most turbulent weekends this season. While the team had hoped to close the gap on their championship rivals, the focus has now shifted to damage control both on the track and in the media. As F1 heads to the next round, all eyes will be on how McLaren responds to these setbacks.
