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Oscar Piastri takes victory in dirt buggy showdown against Pedro Acosta

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Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Oscar Piastri takes victory in dirt buggy showdown against Pedro Acosta

Summary

Oscar Piastri faced MotoGP rider Pedro Acosta in a dirt buggy competition at Monti MX on October 15, 2026. Piastri won the sprint race and speed trap challenges. During the final Grand Prix, Acosta attempted to recover lost time but nearly flipped his buggy, allowing Piastri to secure victory with a lap time of 1:53. The event can be viewed on Quad Lock's YouTube channel.

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By the Numbers

•Piastri and Acosta competed in identical Segway Super Villain buggies.
•The competition included a sprint, a speed trap, and a Grand Prix.
•Piastri recorded a 1:53 lap time in the final race.
•Acosta joked about nearly flipping his buggy during the event.
•The competition was hosted by Charley Boorman.

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What they're saying

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If there's one thing we know about modern Formula 1 drivers, it's that they hate losing. It doesn't matter if it's the Monaco Grand Prix, a round of F1 on their sim rigs, or a dirt buggy race against a MotoGP rider - they are going to absolutely send it. That competitive streak was on full display when Quad Lock decided to reunite McLaren's Oscar Piastri and MotoGP sensation Pedro Acosta for ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com