Oscar Piastri saying farewell to McLaren and joining Aston Martin’s Adrian Newey-led project? Nothing is certain at the moment. But in the paddock, insiders are on the move. According to information obtained by the Italian media, there have been contacts between Oscar Piastri’s entourage and Aston Martin. Let’s look at the details.
Oscar Piastri is no stranger to sudden changes. Many will remember his signing with McLaren after Alpine had already announced him as their driver for the 2023 season. In that case, the French team published a statement on social media saying the Australian had signed to be one of their main drivers. Just hours later, Oscar Piastri publicly denied it, and days afterward, McLaren officially presented him as Lando Norris’ teammate.
Oscar Piastri to Aston Martin? Pure speculation, or not quite…
But what does that flashback have to do with anything? On the surface, nothing—but something does seem to be happening in the paddock. In fact, Mark Webber, former F1 driver and current manager of car number 81 from the papaya team, was spotted deep in conversation with Aston Martin representatives—together with Oscar Piastri. The discussion reportedly continued inside Aston Martin’s motorhome, away from prying eyes.
Currently, Oscar Piastri has a multi-year contract with McLaren. Before the start of the season, a renewal was announced (without a specified end date), effectively locking him in. Although…
Contracts, as we know, are full of clauses that are often kept confidential. McLaren “locking him in” could mean everything—or nothing. Of course, these talks may never be confirmed and might not lead to any changes. But if the past has taught us anything, it’s that nothing in F1 should ever be taken for granted.
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