Formula 1 has just been set on fire.
In a move that no one saw coming, Oscar Piastri has reportedly confirmed a jaw-dropping switch to Ferrari, just days before the Singapore Grand Prix — and it’s already tearing the paddock apart.
According to insider leaks, Piastri sent a private direct message that simply read:
“It’s done. I’ll wear red next season.”
That one line has detonated through the sport like a bombshell — confirming months of whispered rumors and secret negotiations that began long before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Sources close to Ferrari reveal that Mark Webber, Piastri’s sharp-tongued manager, orchestrated the entire coup behind McLaren’s back, going straight to Ferrari president John Elkann. The deal reportedly bypassed team principal Andrea Stella entirely — a power move that could reshape the political landscape of both teams.
And the timing? Brutal.
Just days before Singapore — one of the toughest races on the calendar — McLaren is suddenly a team divided. Piastri, knowing his exit is sealed, faces engineers he no longer trusts. Inside sources claim McLaren intentionally sabotaged his car setup in recent races to cool Ferrari’s interest — but instead, it only made Piastri’s poise under pressure shine brighter.
Meanwhile in Maranello, the tension is boiling. Piastri is said to have been promised No. 1 driver status, leaving Charles Leclerc blindsided and furious. With Lewis Hamilton also in the mix for next season, Ferrari could be heading straight into a civil war — three alpha drivers, one blood-red throne.
As for McLaren? They’re scrambling. The garage is reportedly in chaos, with Lando Norris “furious” and whispers that the team may limit Piastri’s performance in the final races to protect their championship strategy.
This isn’t just a transfer — it’s a power play, a statement, and maybe even an act of revenge.
👉 The question now: Can McLaren survive the betrayal?
And will Ferrari’s house of red be able to contain the fire it just invited in?
As the lights go out in Singapore, one thing is certain —
this isn’t just racing anymore… it’s war.
