Nobody saw this coming. Just moments after the United States Grand Prix, the entire Formula 1 world went into meltdown — Ferrari has officially signed Oscar Piastri on a three-year, $72 million mega-deal, instantly making him one of the highest-paid young drivers in F1 history. 💰
Meanwhile, McLaren is collapsing from the inside, torn apart by infighting, favoritism, and whispers of betrayal.
But here’s the real bombshell: Piastri’s contract guarantees him #1 driver status by 2026, a move that could push Charles Leclerc to the brink of departure. 😱
Sources reveal Ferrari lured Piastri with a $10 million signing bonus and performance clauses that could skyrocket his total pay. The deal was sealed during a secret dinner in Geneva, where Ferrari laid out its 2026 masterplan — and Piastri, feeling “betrayed” by McLaren, took the leap.
Inside McLaren, chaos reigns:
👉 Engineers are split into rival camps.
👉 Allegations claim Piastri was given downgraded car parts in key races.
👉 The final straw came when he refused a team order at the Qatar GP, a bold act of defiance that made Ferrari move fast.
Leclerc, reportedly blindsided just minutes before the official announcement, is said to be furious and exploring a move to Mercedes or Audi. Meanwhile, McLaren has gone into full-blown crisis mode, with team principal Andrea Stella’s job on the line as management scrambles to contain the fallout and hunt for Piastri’s replacement.
Now, as Piastri prepares to wear Ferrari red at the Mexico GP, the pressure is sky-high.
Will he live up to the $72 million hype — or become the spark that tears Ferrari apart from within? ⚡
The F1 driver market has been flipped upside down, and this stunning transfer could reshape the grid for years to come.
