‘It’s a joke’: Dave Hughes fumes at ‘disrespectful’ Oscar Piastri snub

News.com.au - 16/04
Comedian Dave Hughes has hit out at the decision for the Formula One broadcast not to show Oscar Piastri’s winning moment at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Comedian Dave Hughes has hit out at the decision for the Formula One broadcast not to show Oscar Piastri’s winning moment at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Piastri had a flawless weekend in Bahrain, taking pole position in qualifying before blitzing the race to win by more than 15 seconds in a statement performance.

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But instead of showing Piastri crossing the finish line past the chequered flag, the television broadcast focused on the battle for second place between British drivers George Russell and Lando Norris.

Norris was hot on Russell’s tail but ultimately finished third behind the Mercedes driver, who escap...
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