Oscar Piastri’s Google Ad Taunts Alpine with Unmissable Joke

A recent advertisement featuring Oscar Piastri has gained significant attention for its playful jibe at the Alpine Formula 1 team. The young driver, who recently joined McLaren, made waves during the 2022 contract negotiations, leading to a dramatic shift in teams. Despite the tumultuous past, Piastri is now embracing his role with McLaren, and the new Google Pixel ad highlights his unique sense of humor.

Oscar Piastri’s Google Pixel Ad

The Google Pixel advert showcases Piastri’s comedic style, using a deadpan approach to deliver its punchlines. Central to the ad is a running joke about Piastri’s famously bland expressions, especially during competitive moments in Formula 1.

Key Moments in the Ad

In the advertisement, Piastri quips about his excitement in winning. He says, “I know I don’t always show it, but winning does excite me,” while maintaining his characteristic straight face as the camera captures him holding a trophy.

The real highlight comes when the setting transitions. Two men are seen replacing a painting of alpine mountains with one of a papaya, symbolizing Piastri’s move from Alpine to McLaren. His voiceover adds, “So when I see a chance to get ahead, I will change things up.”

Fan Reactions

• Viewers quickly took notice of the humorous painting switch, with one comment reading: “Am I the only one that noticed the painting change from mountains (Alpine F1) to papaya (McLaren)?”
• Another fan stated, “The picture switch is absolutely diabolical… I love it.”

Piastri’s Role and Future Prospects

In a segment within the ad, Piastri interacts with Google’s AI, Gemini, asking for a race-winning speech that reflects his personality. The AI’s response earns a nod from the 24-year-old driver.

Notably, Piastri achieved third place in the 2025 F1 drivers’ championship. He aims to build on the strong performance McLaren has established over the past two years, especially with the new ground effect regulations.

Brand Collaboration

Piastri stated, “Switching to Google Pixel was an easy decision,” as he detailed his excitement about being part of a winning team. He humorously added that while he is a Formula 1 driver, he is not an actor with a full emotional range.

Suzana Ristevski, Google Australia’s Chief Marketing Officer, commended Piastri, saying, “Oscar embodies the ‘never settle’ mindset that drives Google Pixel. He is relentlessly chasing the best, just like we are.”

This campaign is not just innovative; it also marks a unique collaboration between notable Australian talent and a globally recognized brand. Google has supported McLaren since the 2022 season under a multi-year sponsorship deal.