Four-time world champion Verstappen, 28., has been vocal in his disdain for the 2026 regulations — comparing the style of racing to Mario Kart.
He has also begun turning his hand to other ventures such as last weekend when he was seen competing in an endurance race at the Nurburgring in Germany.
And Piastri believes Verstappen’s departure from F1 would be a blow to everyone on the grid.
He said: “I think it would be a shame for the sport to lose Max, especially at this point in his career as well.
It would be a big loss for the sport as a whole.
“As drivers, we want to race against and try to prove ourselves against the best.
Max has shown his calibre in the last 10 years.
Especially the last five or six, he’s been the benchmark.
“So I think for everyone, it would be a pretty big shame, and obviously not a great look.” Piastri’s McLaren teammate Lando Norris also wants....
