Two seasons ago, in the midst of one of his traditional pre-race grid walk-and-interview segments, Formula One television commentator Martin Brundle stopped young Australian driver Oscar Piastri as the rookie made his way to his car and asked Piastri a question about the upcoming race.

This burgeoning love affair with the Miami Grand Prix goes beyond the expected record-breaking crowds and wealthy, famous people that will flock to the Autodrome this weekend.