Steiner says Piastri's McLaren seat could be at risk in 2027

Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has suggested Oscar Piastri could lose his McLaren seat if he has another season like 2026. Piastri fought for the 2025 world title but has had a much tougher campaign this year and is out of the fight for second in the championship with three rounds remaining.

Speaking on The Red Flags Podcast, Steiner said McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown would look for the next Oscar if the Australian repeats this year's form, adding that Liam Lawson could be an option. Lawson has since been retained by Racing Bulls for 2027, which would delay any move to McLaren. Steiner also suggested Zak Brown tends to look for younger talent and to buy it cheaply.

With three rounds left, Piastri sits seventh in the standings with 152 points, while Kimi Antonelli has already secured the title at the Mexican Grand Prix.