Piastri takes in a bit of McLaren history

Oscar Piastri has been living and breathing McLaren since last year when he committed his future to Team Papaya.

As a frequent visitor to his team's home in Woking, the young Aussie will often stop and gaze at the marvels that grace the spectacular lobby of the McLaren Technology.

Most are machines from a bygone era that sit in solemn silence as the guardians of the legacy of the great Bruce McLaren.

But peering inside the odd cockpit of a prestigious old F1 warhorse is always worth a young driver's time.

Because there's always something to learn from history…