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The rear wing of McLaren's MCL38 at the Belgian Grand Prix

F1 star in hilarious reaction to viral Olympics look-a-like

The rear wing of McLaren's MCL38 at the Belgian Grand Prix — Photo: © IMAGO

F1 star in hilarious reaction to viral Olympics look-a-like

Oscar Piastri seems to have a Dutch doppelgänger at the Olympics

McLaren F1 driver Oscar Piastri has responded to a viral sensation involving his doppelgänger competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The young Australian racing driver took to social media to address the amusing confusion, bringing a light-hearted moment to the F1 community.

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The buzz began when fans noticed an uncanny resemblance between Piastri and an athlete participating in the Paris Olympics.

Social media quickly lit up with side-by-side comparisons and speculative posts, causing a stir among F1 and Olympic enthusiasts alike.

Is Oscar Piastri at the Olympics?

Piastri has seemingly been using the summer break in F1 to catch up on other sports away from F1 as he and McLaren look to continue their form in Zandvoort at the Dutch Grand Prix at the end of August.

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