Piastri lusingato dalle voci sull'interesse della Red Bull

Il pilota della McLaren Oscar Piastri ha descritto come lusinghiere le notizie riguardo un potenziale interesse della Red Bull nei suoi confronti come possibile sostituto di Max Verstappen. Ha confermato di non essere a conoscenza di alcuna discussione in merito.

Parlando nel paddock del Gran Premio del Canada, Piastri ha dichiarato che la notizia è giunta inaspettata. Ha aggiunto che ciò riflette positivamente sulla sua reputazione in Formula 1, ma ha sottolineato il suo impegno con la McLaren fino al 2027. La squadra, ha affermato, è concentrata sulla vittoria di gare e campionati nei prossimi anni.

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