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Fans spotted a hilarious throwback to Oscar Piastri snubbing Alpine over McLaren F1 seat in a new Google Pixel advertisement.
Fans noticed a humorous nod to Oscar Piastri choosing McLaren over Alpine in a new Google Pixel ad. The Australian driver challenged Lando Norris and Max Verstappen with McLaren last season. Despite being in Alpine’s junior program, Piastri switched to McLaren for the 2023 season with a public denouncement of his prior team. In the ad, Piastri humorously declares his excitement for winning and willingness to change the game, symbolized by a scene where a picture of Alpine mountains is swapped for a Papaya fruit. This move was a sharp jab at Alpine, as McLaren had superior performance in Formula 1. Google, as a technical partner, praised Piastri for embodying their ‘never settle’ mindset in the ad, reflecting the brand’s partnership with McLaren.
