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F1·ANALYSIS·October 13, 2026 02:25 PM ET

Oscar calls matcha grass as McLaren hosts Ella fan experience

Velo-backed activation follows Singapore weekend

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 16h1 min read
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Oscar’s matcha verdict is in: tastes like grass 🍵😂 Bringing Ella’s dream fan experience to life with Velo #McLarenF1 Via @McLarenF1 on X

What happened: Oscar Piastri tried matcha and compared the taste to grass. The Ella fan experience runs with Velo backing around McLaren's Formula 1 program.

Why it matters: Off-track activations keep sponsor partners visible during a busy race swing. Piastri finished fifth in Singapore as Max Verstappen won from pole.

What to watch: The paddock moves on from Marina Bay to the next Grand Prix.

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