In an unanticipated move, McLaren F1 has treated us all with a fresh collaboration, mid-summer break. McLaren driver, Oscar Piastri took an unconventional approach to a friendly racing collaboration with Minecraft sensation LDShadowLady aka Lizzie. The duo’s encounter showcased a fun transition for both Piastri and Lizzie. But despite the friendly bout, the duo left no chances to make their own and break the other’s game as Piastri resorted to dirty tactics on the track. What did Oscar Piastri do?
In a tweet shared by the official McLaren account, Piastri and Lizzie can be seen racing each other on what seems to be the F1 2023 game at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, England. The tweet, titled “The crossover we all deserve.“ kicks right off with the duo on the virtual Silverstone track. The premise of the video is to test LDShadowLady’s gaming prowess on the McLaren Shadow simulator, following her recent presence at Silverstone for the 2023 Grand Prix. Hence the lighthearted banter between the two personalities sets the tone for an engaging showdown.
The crossover we all deserve. 😅@OscarPiastri 🤝 @LDShadowLady.#F1 @McLarenShadow pic.twitter.com/nPRo3zvn2l
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) August 18, 2023
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As Lizzie takes her virtual laps around Silverstone, Piastri’s affable coaching style shines through. The Australian racing star shares playful remarks and light-hearted commentary as LDShadowLady navigates the virtual track. During the simulated race, Lizzie’s laps are filled with comical incidents, including an unexpected 360-degree spin and a hilarious back-and-forth between the two racers. The video captures moments of genuine surprise and laughter.
While Piastri’s tactics could be seen as mischievous, they contribute to the video’s charm and keep us entertained from start to finish, don’t they? Lizzie accidentally bumps into Piastri as she cut a corner. The Australian, later on in the video swerved and hit Lizzie as she came right back on the track. Concluding the video, Lizzie graciously acknowledges Piastri’s skill as a professional racer, while Piastri commends LDShadowLady’s impressive performance as a first-time simulator user.
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Whether LDShadowLady will return the favor with some equally unconventional tactics if and when they’ll delve into a different gaming challenge, one thing is clear – this unexpected meeting of virtual and real-world talents has left the gaming as well as the racing community well entertained.
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