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Piastri got a taste of championship success at the wheel of Hamilton’s McLaren MP4-23
McLaren F1 star Oscar Piastri thrilled fans in Miami this week with a throwback to Lewis Hamilton’s title-winning days ahead of the 2026 race in Florida. The Miami Grand Prix will take place on a temporary circuit at the Miami International Autodrome with Hard Rock Stadium at its center. The event marks the second F1 sprint race of 2026 and the first grand prix since March. The cancellation of Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to the Iran war reduced the 2026 calendar to 22 races, delaying McLaren’s 1000th GP milestone. Piastri drove Hamilton’s iconic McLaren MP4-23, symbolizing the celebration despite falling short of the landmark. Improvements promise competitiveness for McLaren as they aim for victory in Miami, following changes to their machinery for the weekend.
