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Australian burger chain backtracks on promotion in response to Oscar Piastri’s declining F1 form.
An Australian burger chain has issued an apology for a promotion that seemed to bring bad luck to McLaren driver Oscar Piastri as he faced a slump in his F1 performance.
The chain offered free burgers whenever Piastri made it to the podium, but he failed to achieve this in the following five events, leading to disappointment among his fans and a notable drop in points behind his teammate Lando Norris.
After acknowledging the “curse” on social media, the chain modified the promotion to reward Piastri for merely finishing a race, attributing their unintended influence on the F1 outcomes to the irresistible taste of their burgers.
Despite recent setbacks, Piastri is working on regaining his winning form with guidance from his manager Mark Webber, who emphasized the importance of resilience and determination in this challenging phase of his career.
Although facing setbacks like a penalty in Brazil, McLaren remains optimistic about Piastri’s potential, highlighting his improved pace and adaptability in recent races as they gear up for upcoming challenges on the F1 circuit.
