Oscar Piastri Says Instagram Repost Was Accidental After Ecclestone Quote Resurfaced

The episode reignited online claims of McLaren favoritism toward Lando Norris despite firm denials from team bosses.

Overview

Piastri's account reshared a November 4 GPFans graphic quoting Bernie Ecclestone saying McLaren prefers Norris, then removed it hours later.
After qualifying in Las Vegas, Piastri told reporters he woke to see the repost and said it was not intentional.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has reiterated the team does not favor either driver and will not designate a number one.
The social-media flare-up follows earlier criticism over a Monza position swap and arrives as fans have booed Norris at recent races.
Norris leads Piastri by 24 points entering the Las Vegas Grand Prix, starting from pole with Piastri set to launch from fifth.