Piastri recalls 'scary' moment with Russell during chaotic Brazilian GP

The McLaren driver faced another demanding afternoon in Sao Paulo, with changing weather conditions making life difficult for the entire field. One particularly tense moment came when Russell spun and found himself stranded in the middle of the track, forcing Piastri to take evasive action.

Speaking to the media after the race, the Australian admitted that the incident caught his attention: "Scary. Obviously, he was stuck in the middle of the road, so it didn't make things easy at all. But glad I could avoid."

Despite the scare, Piastri was relatively encouraged by McLaren's performance, suggesting that the car showed improved pace as the race progressed.

"I think after the first ten laps or so, things felt pretty good. The pace was strong at some points. Honestly, for the rest of the race, the pace was pretty good," he explained.

The Australian nevertheless acknowledged that there were areas to improve, particularly in qualifying and some of the decisions made throughout the weekend.

Away from the track, Piastri has also undergone a significant change to his management structure following the Brazilian Grand Prix. The McLaren driver and his management team, led by former Formula 1 driver Mark Webber and his partner Ann, have mutually agreed to end their partnership after several years together.

Webber played an important role in guiding Piastri's Formula 1 career, including his move to McLaren following the contractual dispute involving Alpine in 2022.

The separation was announced on Monday, with both parties expressing their appreciation for their time working together. Webber's reduced presence at the circuit during the 2026 season was cited as a factor behind the decision, bringing an end to a partnership that began before Piastri made his Formula 1 debut in 2023. The announcement comes as the Australian approaches the final races of his fourth season with McLaren.