Steiner: Brown would seek Piastri successor if 2027 mirrors 2026

Guenther Steiner says McLaren CEO Zak Brown would look for the “next Oscar” if Oscar Piastri has another season like 2026 in 2027. The former Haas team principal made the conditional prediction on The Red Flags Podcast.

Piastri fought for the 2025 world title, but his 2026 campaign has been much tougher. With three rounds remaining, he is seventh on 152 points and out of the fight for second.

Steiner said Brown would need to find a replacement and suggested Liam Lawson might be available. Racing Bulls has since retained Lawson for 2027 alongside rookie Arvid Lindblad, so a move to McLaren could only come later.