Oscar Piastri cracked a joke about his disappointment after missing the championship in Abu Dhabi.
“I think it’s worn us pretty thin — not quite as thin as our planks in Las Vegas…” he quipped, referring to the Vegas Grand Prix disaster where both McLarens were disqualified for excessive plank wear.
The incident had allowed Max Verstappen to jump back into title contention, though it ultimately didn’t change the final outcome.
In a video that quickly spread across social media, the Australian driver encouraged everyone to “laugh about it now” as his comment drew chuckles from those around him.
Piastri finished third in the championship standings despite leading for an impressive 15 races during the season.
He made a bold move in Abu Dhabi, passing his teammate at the start and gambling on an alternative strategy. But in the end, he had to accept defeat as his British teammate took the race win and the title.
A former FIA steward has raised eyebrows by suggesting Piastri might consider leaving McLaren following Norris’ championship victory.
The Australian driver was understandably the most disappointed of the three title contenders after coming so close to glory in what has been a remarkable season for the young driver.
Despite the heartbreak, Piastri’s ability to joke about such a painful moment shows his resilience and maturity beyond his years.
The Las Vegas plank controversy will likely go down as one of the season’s most dramatic turning points, nearly derailing McLaren’s championship hopes in the final stretch of an incredible campaign.
