Untelevised team radio from the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix has revealed the moment McLaren boss Zak Brown hailed Oscar Piastri as “a star” after missing out on the F1 2025 title to Lando Norris.

Norris secured his maiden world championship in Abu Dhabi last weekend, finishing third behind Piastri and race winner Max Verstappen.

Zak Brown consoles Oscar Piastri over team radio after Lando Norris title triumph

The season finale saw Verstappen, the four-time world champion, fall short of Norris by just two points, with Piastri ending the year a further 11 points back.

Piastri enjoyed the biggest championship lead held by any driver all season, with the Australian holding a commanding 34-point advantage over Norris after the Dutch Grand Prix in late August.

However, Zandvoort proved to be Piast

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