Overview
- The Melbourne chain’s OP81 promotion, initially tied to Oscar Piastri podiums, was broadened to reward customers whenever he races.
- Grill’d issued a tongue‑in‑cheek apology on social media, joking its burger was so good it could “change the course of F1 history.”
- The company is selling the joke with “Certified Cursed” merchandise and “Sorry not sorry” billboards while reiterating support for Piastri.
- After leading Norris by 34 points earlier in the season, Piastri is now 24 points behind with three rounds to go following a poor run including a São Paulo sprint crash.
- Piastri has pointed to the Monza team‑orders fallout and a difficult Baku weekend as contributing factors, with reports highlighting technical, strategic and mindset issues over superstition.