Oscar Piastri Profile & Stats

Oscar Piastri Biography

 Oscar Piastri is a F1 driver currently racing for McLaren. He was born in Melbourne, Victoria on 06/04/2001.

Oscar Piastri has a salary estimated at $2.000.000 and until now he reached 2 podiums and 89 points in F1. He has 0 World Championship Titles and a total of 21 Grand Prix Races.

Full Name: Oscar Jack Piastri

Early Achievements

 

• 2019: Won the Formula Renault Eurocup with R-ace GP.
• 2020: Triumphed in the FIA Formula 3 Championship with Prema Racing.
• 2021: Sealed victory in the Formula 2 Championship, also with Prema Racing.

 

Unique Records:

• Among a handful to win both the GP3/Formula 3 and GP2/Formula 2 Championships in consecutive years.
• The first driver ever to clinch the Formula Renault Eurocup, Formula 3, and Formula 2 titles in successive rookie years.

Personal Insights

• Parents: Chris and Nicole (née MacFadyen) Piastri.
  • Chris Piastri: Played a pivotal role as Oscar’s mechanic during his early racing days. Currently helms HP Tuners, a vehicle diagnostics software enterprise.
• Siblings: Three sisters.
• Heritage: A mix of Italian, Yugoslavian, and Chinese.

Piastri in F1

• Began with Renault Sport Academy in 2020.
• Key Moments:
  • 2020: Tested a Renault R.S.18 at the Bahrain International Circuit.
  • 2021: As part of the rebranded Alpine Academy, drove an Alpine A521 at Yas Marina Circuit’s post-season young drivers’ test.
• 2022 Insights:
  • Appointed as Alpine F1 Team’s reserve driver.
  • Tested extensively, including sessions at Circuit of the Americas and Silverstone Circuit.
  • A private two-day testing session was conducted at Circuit Paul Ricard with McLaren.

Turning Point: Contract Controversy

• Initial Plan: Piastri was rumored to be driving for Williams in 2023.
• Conflict:
  • Alpine announced Piastri as Alonso’s replacement for 2023.
  • Piastri declined the news, sparking a public disagreement.
• Outcome: The FIA’s Contract Recognition Board ruled in Piastri’s favor, enabling his transition to McLaren.

McLaren Era (2023–)

2023 Season Highlights:

• Partnered with Lando Norris.
• Made his debut at the Bahrain Grand Prix, retiring early.
• Scored first F1 points at the Australian Grand Prix.
• Career-best performance: 4th place finish at the British Grand Prix.
• First podium: 3rd place at the Japanese Grand Prix.

Career Milestones:

• First sprint race victory at the 2023 Qatar Grand Prix.
• Achieved back-to-back driver of the day awards.

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