Fans Split on Piastri’s McLaren Future as 2026 Reset Looms
A split fan poll plus pointed pundit advice sharpen scrutiny of his next steps under a long McLaren contract.
Overview
- Piastri’s future has become a live debate after a RacingNews365 poll showed divided views on whether he should leave McLaren.
- He finished third in 2025 after leading by 34 points post-Dutch GP, with Lando Norris taking the title and Max Verstappen second.
- Jacques Villeneuve urged Piastri to return as a “completely new man,” calling for a mental reset and greater toughness.
- Piastri is contracted to McLaren through 2028, and The Roar’s analysis argues he should stay if the team remains title-capable in 2026.
- Juan Pablo Montoya has claimed Piastri and manager Mark Webber spoke with other teams, as 2026 rules and Ferrari’s warning about shifting pecking order underscore market uncertainty.