Cover Get to know Oscar Piastri (Photo: Getty Images/Mark Thompson)
Get to know Oscar Piastri (Photo: Getty Images/Mark Thompson)
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Following his recent victory at the Miami Grand Prix, McLaren driver Oscar Piastri now leads the Formula 1 drivers’ championship standings. Get to know the rising Australian star here
Oscar Piastri is having a breakout season. After clinching his third consecutive win at the Miami Grand Prix, the 24-year-old McLaren driver now leads the Formula 1 drivers’ championship—becoming the first from his team to do so in over two decades. With a calm composure off the track and razor-sharp instincts on it, the Australian prodigy is proving he’s the future of F1.
In this article, we list five things to know about the sport’s rising star.
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His first taste in motorsports is through remote control cars
Above A young Oscar Piastri (Photo: Oscar Piastri website)
A young Oscar Piastri (Photo: Oscar Piastri website)
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Unlike many drivers who began their motorsport journey in go-karts, Oscar Piastri’s first experience with competitive motorsports was through remote control cars. By the age of nine, he had already become a world champion, foreshadowing his innate competitive drive. Following this early success, he transitioned to karts and then cars after moving to Europe.
A triple titleholder before the big leagues
Above Oscar Piastri (Photo: courtesy of Sky Sports)
Oscar Piastri (Photo: courtesy of Sky Sports)
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Before reaching the pinnacle of motorsport, Piastri showcased his exceptional talent by dominating the feeder series. He achieved the remarkable trifecta of winning three consecutive championships—the Formula Renault Eurocup, FIA Formula 3, and FIA Formula 2—before making his highly anticipated debut on the Formula 1 grid.
One with the rookie royalties
Above One with the rookie royalties (Photo: courtesy of Live Sport)
One with the rookie royalties (Photo: courtesy of Live Sport)
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Piastri joins Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in an exclusive club of drivers who won both the Formula 3 and Formula 2 championships as rookies. It’s worth noting that while George Russell of the Mercedes team also won the Formula 3 equivalent in his first year, his Formula 2 victory occurred in his second season.
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In the good hands of a Red Bull legend
Above Oscar Piastri and Mark Webber (Photo: Getty Images)
Oscar Piastri and Mark Webber (Photo: Getty Images)
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Australian motorsport legend Mark Webber plays a significant role in Piastri’s career, managing him alongside his wife through JAM Sports Management. This invaluable guidance and mentorship have undoubtedly been crucial in securing Piastri’s Formula 1 seat and shaping his development as a driver.
He is now the first McLaren driver since 1998 and 4th in history to win 3 races in a row
Above Oscar Piastri (Photo: courtesy of BBC)
Oscar Piastri (Photo: courtesy of BBC)
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With his win at the Miami Grand Prix on May 4, Oscar Piastri etched his name in McLaren’s history books as the first driver since Mika Häkkinen in 1998 to win three races in a row. He is only the fourth McLaren driver to accomplish this remarkable streak, following in the footsteps of Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna and Häkkinen. This win further solidifies his standing as a leading driver in the current Formula 1 season, building significant momentum for both Piastri and McLaren.
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