Aussie Formula One driver Oscar Piastri has brutally revealed how he feels about the marketing side of his role as one of the sport’s biggest names.
Piastri, 25, joined the elite club of leading F1 drivers last year when he battled with teammate Lando Norris and four-time champion Max Verstappen for the title.
And while he came up short, eventually finishing third, he remains one of the most high-profile figures in Australian sport.
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With that comes a commercial responsibility — and Piastri has recently worked with brands such as Google Pixel, Mastercard, Quad Lock, and Grill’d.
But the McLaren driver insists he is aware of the importance of that side of the job — and admits he is well remunerated for it.
Speaking to The Age, he said: “You know, some of the things aren’t the most exciting in the world, but you know that’s the same with any job or any aspect of life.
“Not everything is going to be exactly how you want it to be, and that’s fine. That’s part of the job.
“And quite bluntly, I get paid a lot of money to do those things.”
Piastri is reportedly on a contract worth around A$37 million per year, and his contract runs until 2028.
However, there has been much speculation over his future and a potential swap with Red Bull superstar Verstappen.
Yet ahead of this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix, the Melbourne-born racer has attempted to disspell talk of a McLaren exit.
Asked if he would be racing for the British team in 2027, the Australian replied “yes”, before adding that he trusted McLaren and their belief in him.
“I didn’t realise it was a point of contention,” he continued, before saying team bosses Zak Brown and Andrea Stella had shown confidence.
“Obviously, I’ve seen and heard some of the rumours and for me I am very comfortable with where I am and where I sit and Zak and Andrea have been great through that and very reassuring.
“Clearly, Max is not feeling in a great position at the moment and is exploring options. It was the same thing last year with him and Mercedes.
“So, it’s nothing new, but I am very happy with where I am and where it is going. I’m not really bothered. It is important for people to know where things sit, where the market sits and all the information you can get is good.
“So, I trust the team here and the things I have been told and the belief in me, so that is all I really care about.”