The management of the "McLaren" Formula 1 team has banned Oscar Piastri from giving interviews to the Australian media ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Idman.Biz reports that this was reported by CODE Sports.
One of the journalists commenting on the ban noted that such treatment of Oscar Piastri is the worst he has seen in his career.
Another insider - on condition of anonymity for fear of being fired - said he had never seen a potential world champion so openly weakened by his own team.
Another journalist said: "It's disgusting to see what's happening. It's like he's fighting with one hand tied behind his back. The team is constantly weakening him. The prejudice against Piastri is undeniable," he said.