Automotive presenter and farmer Jeremy Clarkson uploaded a promotional tweet after Oscar Piastri reversed his way out of the grass in Australia.

McLaren CEO Zak Brown has explained why Oscar Piastri was instructed to “hold position” when closing in on Lando Norris at the Australian Grand Prix. After getting by Max Verstappen on Lap 17, Piastri reeled Norris in with a series of fastest laps.

The Aussie driver joked on TikTok last year that Piastri's Farm would not happen anytime soon after experiencing a steep learning curve at Jeremy Clarkson's farm. The moment came full circle as he joked the experience was helpful in getting unstuck in the Australian Grand Prix.

McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri won the first and second starting positions for Sunday's F1 2025 Australian Grand Prix. The post F1 Australian Grand Prix starting grid: Norris, Piastri,

Oscar Piastri placed the blame on himself after a dramatic spin into the grass at the F1 Australian Grand Prix. His McLaren teammate Lando Norris won the 2025 season-opener in Melbourne. McLaren might have completed a one-two finish, justifying the pre-race hype around their pace, until Piastri’s nightmare moment on his home turf.

Celebrity Formula 1 fan Jeremy Clarkson has offered his services to more F1 2025 drivers after McLaren star Oscar Piastri credited the television presenter for rescuing his Australian Grand Prix. Piastri’s hopes of winning his home race evaporated when he and McLaren team-mate Lando Norris ran off track in damp conditions on Lap 44.

Whilst Lando Norris secured the first win of the year, the Australian Grand Prix will be remembered for McLaren's demand for Oscar Piastri to 'hold his position' against his team-mate, contrasting with Zak Brown's message that his drivers are free to race.