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Restaurant apologises after FREE burger deal puts ‘curse’ on Oscar Piastri
Australian burger chain Grill’d issued a humorous apology on social media for “changing F1 history” with their free Oscar Piastri burger promotion. Piastri initially seemed on course for his first-ever drivers’ title, leading teammate Lando Norris by 34 points after a race. However, Piastri’s form subsequently declined, with Norris now ahead by 24 points with three races left in the season. Fans are searching for a wild conspiracy theory to explain Piastri’s slump, with some pointing to Grill’d’s free burger curse as the cause. The burger brand even joined in on the joke, releasing a mock apology for impacting Piastri’s title chances and turning the situation into a successful marketing move. Despite the playful banter, Grill’d reaffirmed their support for Piastri and expressed confidence in his abilities as an Australian hero. This saga highlights how a lighthearted promotion can inadvertently become a central topic in a high-stakes sporting event like Formula 1.
