During the Miami GP, McLaren driver Oscar Piastri had an encounter with Hollywood star Vin Diesel, who was at the track to promote the release of Fast X alongside fellow star Michelle Rodriguez. Piastri’s weekend was disappointing, however, as he faced issues with a brake pedal and a failed tyre-gamble that resulted in him finishing second last in the race. While at the McLaren garage, Diesel expressed interest in the vibrant color choices on Piastri’s helmet, asking if Piastri picked the colors himself. When Piastri confirmed that he did, Diesel laughed in amazement, exclaiming that it wasn’t fair for Piastri to have such talent in both driving and choosing colors.

Vin Diesel, the famous Hollywood actor, found it amusing that Piastri had selected certain colors for his helmet. However, the outcome of the race for McLaren was not a matter to be taken lightly.

Piastri faced a challenging time during the race due to brake issues. He fought hard after starting from 19th position but unfortunately, the team strategy decision did not work in his favor resulting in a forgettable weekend.

The Australian driver, Oscar Piastri, has not been having a great first season with McLaren, replacing fellow Australian, Daniel Ricciardo. Despite hoping that his debut would be boosted by his brush with fame, Piastri’s car had other plans. He sank to 19th place during qualifying, and while McLaren tried a different tire strategy, putting Piastri on the soft compound to pick up positions early in the race, it backfired, and his tires began to degrade after only a few laps. His brake pedal malfunctioned, making his pace drop significantly, and he finished second to last. Piastri stated that he had a lot of issues with the car during the race and that the highlight of the weekend was passing five cars on lap one. McLaren teammate Lando Norris finished in 17th place. The team’s principal, Andrea Stella, explained the failed strategy on social media but acknowledged that they were not quick enough that weekend. McLaren fans were frustrated, with some calling for big changes. Piastri has had a rough start to his debut season, with only one points finish so far. McLaren will try to turn things around at the next race in Imola on May 21 as they aim to climb up the Constructors’ Championship standings.