Two seasons ago, in the midst of one of his traditional pre-race grid walk-and-interview segments, Formula One television commentator Martin Brundle stopped young Australian driver Oscar Piastri as the rookie made his way to his car and asked Piastri a question about the upcoming race.

Piastri lost out on pole by less than half a tenth in sprint qualifying, which he says was all down to a lock-up on the final corner in Miami

The 2024 Miami Grand Prix started something special for McLaren. The team brought a big upgrade package for the MCL38, and it paid immediate dividends as Lando Norris secured his first Grand Prix victory on that Sunday last May.