It’s been a long time coming, but we finally got the reunion that everyone’s been waiting for… No, not that one: Oscar and his rubber ducks.

That was just one highlight from the weekend, as the Italian Grand Prix reaffirmed why it's one of the most beloved races on the calendar, living up to its billing as a weekend packed full of food, fun and fantastic racing.

The atmosphere was electric as the European season drew to a close and attention turned to the final eight races, with the battle in the Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championships heating up. Here’s the best of social from Monza.

How could you not?! Their smiles brighten our days! 😁

Hello from France 🧡👋🏼 I love so much their smiles 🥹

— 𝐄𝐥𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐞¹ ⁰ 🇫🇷 (@_elodye) August 29, 2024

How do you know it wasn’t his idea?

How much did they have to beg Oscar to do this? 😂😂

— ash⁴ ☁️ (@soccerfan504) August 29, 2024

Great question… and we honestly haven't got a clue. 👟

how does one even forget his shoes?

— ellie🪐 (@charlclerc) August 30, 2024

Introducing social media's newest hidden gem picnic spot. 

Why not have your lunch break in McLaren park when your working in the area 👌🏼
All the best today @McLarenF1 @LandoNorris @OscarPiastri
Full support as always 👊🏼🧡#FansLikeNoOther #ItalianGP pic.twitter.com/sVZwpBmiuc

— Steve Lowe (@LoweyForSure) August 30, 2024

Request lodged with the official Wonders of the World comittee to declare this as fact. 

Their eyes are truly the 8th and 9th wonders of the world 🧡

— Éponine⁴ (@Eponine505) August 30, 2024

The comeback you've all been waiting for: Oscar and the ducks are finally back together. 🦆

the 🐥 is happy now

— thalita (@aboutthaata) August 30, 2024

Quali ready, let’s get it.

I’m ready 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻#FansLikeNoOther 🧡 pic.twitter.com/i7rC8peJxT

— bartmclarenf1🏎🎾 (@BartLendzion) August 31, 2024

Eyes forward, full focus on Quali 😎
Not sure I have the vehicle for P1, but here’s hoping our boys can get the MCL38 up at the front where it belongs. LFG team!! @McLarenF1 🧡#FansLikeNoOther #TempleOfSpeed #MonzaGP pic.twitter.com/qfQVsANFNR

— Ashley K (@Mrsklipp) August 31, 2024

The Q3 streak continues. 📈

Keep it up guys

— Hasnat (@Hasnat1233211) August 31, 2024

BOOM. You really showed up, team. 🙌

1-2!!! Amazing! @McLarenF1 #FansLikeNoOther #ItalianGP pic.twitter.com/jV0mtlbG6I

— Angela D (@Angel4_717) August 31, 2024

TEAMMMMMMMMM 🔥🔥

— keeva 🧡 (@LN4xF1) August 31, 2024

That was an amazing performance by the McLaren team! 🏁 Keep those podium finishes coming! 🥇🥈 #ItalianGP 🇮🇹

— CultRamaraofan (@atchyuthraina3) August 31, 2024

Just your friendly neighbourhood papaya-men.

All is good in the Papaya Neighborhood

— Scott M Knudsen (@F1ScottieKPush) August 31, 2024

Happy race day, Papaya Army.

HAPPY RACE DAY!!! Good luck @McLarenF1 @LandoNorris @OscarPiastri You’ve got this 👊🤞🧡🧡🧡🧡#McLaren #ItalianGP #BelieveInMcLaren #PapayaPride #LN4 #OP81 #TeamLikeNoOther #FansLikeNoOther pic.twitter.com/sTTyTUZVr9

— Andrea🧡🏎🇦🇺🧡 (@Andreadn34) September 1, 2024

it's race day in monza! 🇮🇹

hope the team can capitalise on this excellent opportunity after yesterday, let's go @McLarenF1 🔥#FansLikeNoOther #ItalianGP pic.twitter.com/CwEPYfjCpu

— jamesh (@jameshify) September 1, 2024

Fingers crossed for @LandoNorris winning the #ItalianGP LET GO LANDO!!! ✨️🧡

And a strong result from Osc🫶🏻🤩#fanslikenoother #landonorris #mclarenf1 #MonzaGP pic.twitter.com/WiFwKKQ3qH

— Ann is supporting ⁴/⁸¹ 🧡 IA till sep 9th (@Lanndo_4) September 1, 2024

🧡 you.

🫶🏻 him

— @ (@ribbonisasi) September 1, 2024

Thanks, team!

Goodluck boys!! You've got this🧡

— ime ‎✮⋆˙ (@81pitlane) September 1, 2024

Oscar emerged in the lead at the end of Lap 1 and began trading Fastest Laps with Lando in third.

Oscar 💥💥!!

— 𝔸𝕓 𝕂𝕚𝕔𝕔𝕙𝕒ᴹᵃˣ (@Ab_Kichcha) September 1, 2024

After their pit stops, Oscar and Lando began fighting their way back through the field.

Lando 🙀💯🔥

— 𝒀𝒂𝒔𝒉 𝑨𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒅𝒐 ᵀᵒˣᶦᶜ 🃏 (@YashCultRocky30) September 1, 2024

Seeing as you asked to nicely…

Now let’s get Lando in P3

— hedgedog (@hedgedog5) September 1, 2024

Wow

— 𝑻𝒉𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒊 🦋🌹 (@Itsthulasi1308) September 1, 2024

Nothing to see here, just Bruce McKitten living in the meow-ment.

Bruce McKitten watching F1.
Day made! 🧡#FansLikeNoOther pic.twitter.com/RPv24EdH8v

— Sarah Merritt (@Sareyware) September 1, 2024

Another consistent performance from Oscar earned him P2, ensuring our podium streak continues.

most consistent driver in f1

— Sedz (@ryansedz) September 1, 2024

An impressive 10th podium of 2024 for Lando, who claimed the Fastest Lap on the last lap for the second race in a row.

Another podium!! Let’s gooo!!

— Jay’s Tech 𝕏  (@jaydenstech) September 1, 2024

Thanks, @OneEyesOfRacing. 👊🧡

We had a great car once again,thanks to the whole team @McLarenF1 🧡 Our MCL38 deserved more but that’s racing. More wins to come.
P2 and P3 is a great result for the constructors championship 👊🏻🧡
Congratulations to @ScuderiaFerrari #FansLikeNoOther #WhateverItTakes #ItalianGP pic.twitter.com/r6KWm83EMW

— Tony HANKIN (@OneEyesOfRacing) September 1, 2024

Another two for the collection.

Quite a collection you have so far 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🏆🏆🧡

— Steve Lowe (@LoweyForSure) September 2, 2024

That’s why we love you, Papaya Army.

Make that 13 out of 16.

Huge positives today. Closing the gap in both championships and a double podium.

Loving it.#WhateverItTakes #FansLikeNoOther https://t.co/VLYGtIyXCL

— Andy (@AndyRobinson100) September 1, 2024

I love @McLarenF1 I love @LandoNorris and @OscarPiastri all I care about is we are constantly scoring massive points and are the most dominant team in F1 right now. Consistency is the key. 🧡🏎️👍🏎️🧡 #FansLikeNoOther pic.twitter.com/8yA42xTafw

— Nathan 🏎️👍🏎️ (@Nathanings) September 1, 2024

We’re not sure about this whole ‘weekend without any racing' nonsense, but you know what they say… absence makes the heart grow stronger. We'll see you all in Baku, in just under two weeks.