Oscar Piastri

Oscar Jack Piastri, born on April 6, 2001, is an Australian racing driver currently competing in Formula One for McLaren. Piastri's journey to F1 was marked by exceptional success in junior series. Starting in radio-controlled racing and karting, he transitioned to single-seaters, winning the 2019 Formula Renault Eurocup, followed by consecutive FIA Formula 3 and Formula 2 Championships in 2020 and 2021 respectively, all with Prema Racing. He is the first and only driver to win those three championships consecutively.

His Formula 1 debut with McLaren in 2023 was highly anticipated, though the early races proved challenging. However, Piastri quickly found his form, securing podium finishes and a sprint race victory in Qatar. In 2024, he achieved his first Grand Prix wins in Hungary and Azerbaijan. Piastri finished the 2024 season fourth in the drivers' championship with 292 points, contributing to McLaren's first Constructors' Championship since 1998. He also achieved a remarkable feat by completing every lap of the 2024 season, joining an elite group of drivers to have accomplished this.

Known for his maturity and adaptability, Piastri has quickly established himself as a formidable talent in Formula 1. With a multi-year contract extension with McLaren until the end of 2026, he is poised to be a key figure in the team's future, aiming for more victories and championship challenges.