A Stash of Signed Oscar Piastri Merch Has Been Hidden Around Melbourne

The 2025 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix may still be over a week away, but McLaren Racing driver Oscar Piastri and Mastercard are starting the festivities early. The rising star, who will return to his home track at Albert Park for the season opener, has teamed up with the iconic payment platform to offer Aussie race fans a chance to score free signed merchandise and one-off exclusives. But don’t think it’s as simple as whipping out your credit card and buying a kit. To get your hands on some of the signed 2025 Oscar Piastri merchandise, you’ll need to find it first.

According to Mastercard, which is the primary partner of Piastri’s McLaren Racing, 20 exclusive signed pieces of merchandise have been scattered around Melbourne in the lead-up to the Grand Prix. Hidden in various locations, ranging from cultural institutions to corner-store cafes, the Oscar Piastri-signed goodies are offered to anyone with a keen eye for detail. The first five signed pieces went up for grabs earlier this week, with eagle-eyed Formula 1 fans quickly identifying Hugo’s Deli in Richmond as the first prime location. Come 9am on Monday, the much-loved cafe was swarming with papaya orange as fans clambered to nab an exclusive prize pack.

Be warned, however, the Oscar Piastri x Mstercard merchandise giveaway is only sticking around for a very short time. The scavenger hunt officially kicked off on Monday, March 3, and will run until Thursday, March 6, with details on each location revealed daily through the Mastercard Instagram. All prizes are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, so if you want to get your mitts on a piece of Formula 1 history, you’ll need to move quickly.

Here is how to get involved:

1. Follow @mastercardau on Instagram
2. Tune in to Mastercard’s Instagram stories and posts for daily clues from March 3 to 6.
3. Race to each revealed location to claim your signed merchandise.
4. Remember, there is only one piece of merchandise per fan to keep the competition fair.

For Mastercard card holders, the Formula 1 announcements don’t stop there. Through the brand’s ongoing partnership with McLaren Racing, race fans can score a host of incredible, exclusive perks across the 2025 F1 seasons.

According to Mastercard, a variety of events and activations will be available via its ‘Priceless’ platform. Here, cardholders can score early access to concert tickets, culinary activities, and immersive events, helping to drive more fan-focused experiences in 2025. For more information on the Mastercard x McLaren Racing partnership or to see what other ‘Priceless’ experiences the iconic brand has in store, visit Mastercard and check it out today.