Two seasons ago, in the midst of one of his traditional pre-race grid walk-and-interview segments, Formula One television commentator Martin Brundle stopped young Australian driver Oscar Piastri as the rookie made his way to his car and asked Piastri a question about the upcoming race.

The 2024 Miami Grand Prix started something special for McLaren. The team brought a big upgrade package for the MCL38, and it paid immediate dividends as Lando Norris secured his first Grand Prix victory on that Sunday last May.

Piastri lost out on pole by less than half a tenth in sprint qualifying, which he says was all down to a lock-up on the final corner in Miami