Oscar Piastri
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Oscar Piastri’s rise to Formula 1 was as fast as his driving. After winning the Formula Renault Eurocup in 2019, he stormed to the FIA Formula 3 title in 2020 and backed it up with the Formula 2 championship in 2021 — a rare back-to-back feat that put him firmly on the sport’s radar.
Born in Melbourne in 2001, Piastri began in remote-control car racing before switching to karts at age 10. By 14, he’d moved to the UK to chase his racing dream, balancing schoolwork with a packed competition schedule. His consistency and calm under pressure became trademarks early on.
Joining McLaren in 2023, Piastri impressed in his rookie season with podiums and a sprint race win, earning a contract extension through 2026. In 2024, he claimed his first Grand Prix victory in Hungary, cementing himself as one of the grid’s sharpest young talents.
Now leading McLaren’s 2025 title challenge, Piastri combines precision, maturity, and speed — making him one of the most complete prospects in modern F1.
Top 10 facts about him
Born April 6, 2001, in Melbourne—an Aussie talent with an international reach.
Started out racing remote-control cars, turning play into a career.
Moved to the UK at 14 to chase his racing dreams and finished school remotely.
Height: 1.78 m (⅚ ft)—a perfect F1 cockpit fit.
Dating Lily Zneimer since school days—she’s his constant off-track anchor.
Keeps a tiny Monaco apartment, and jokes about where he’ll fit all his trophies!
Believes in “slowing down to go faster”—values simple downtime, couch hangs, walks.
Leads the 2025 Championship mid-season, showing rookie-level calm under pressure.
Strong cultural roots—Italian, Yugoslavian, Chinese from dad; Scottish & Irish from mom.
His dad hired Mark Webber as his manager in 2019—smart moves from day one.
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Top 5 facts we wish were true (but are not?)
- # Oscar is so quiet in the garage that his team once mistook him for a mannequin.
# He’s got over 100 pairs of racing-themed sneakers.
# He believes the key to winning is driving like it’s rush hour in Sydney.
# Piastri refuses to race without a kangaroo plushie in the paddock.
# Before the race weekend starts, he has a hobby of identifying flowers around each track.
Go-Carts
2011
F3 Debut
2020
F2 Debut
2021
F1 Debut
2023
1st Race Win
2024
Oscar Piastri’s rise to Formula 1 was as fast as his driving. After winning the Formula Renault Eurocup in 2019, he stormed to the FIA Formula 3 title in 2020 and backed it up with the Formula 2 championship in 2021 — a rare back-to-back feat that put him firmly on the sport’s radar.
Born in Melbourne in 2001, Piastri began in remote-control car racing before switching to karts at age 10. By 14, he’d moved to the UK to chase his racing dream, balancing schoolwork with a packed competition schedule. His consistency and calm under pressure became trademarks early on.
Joining McLaren in 2023, Piastri impressed in his rookie season with podiums and a sprint race win, earning a contract extension through 2026. In 2024, he claimed his first Grand Prix victory in Hungary, cementing himself as one of the grid’s sharpest young talents.
Now leading McLaren’s 2025 title challenge, Piastri combines precision, maturity, and speed — making him one of the most complete prospects in modern F1.Born April 6, 2001, in Melbourne—an Aussie talent with an international reach.
Started out racing remote-control cars, turning play into a career.
Moved to the UK at 14 to chase his racing dreams and finished school remotely.
Height: 1.78 m (⅚ ft)—a perfect F1 cockpit fit.
Dating Lily Zneimer since school days—she’s his constant off-track anchor.
Keeps a tiny Monaco apartment, and jokes about where he’ll fit all his trophies!
Believes in “slowing down to go faster”—values simple downtime, couch hangs, walks.
Leads the 2025 Championship mid-season, showing rookie-level calm under pressure.
Strong cultural roots—Italian, Yugoslavian, Chinese from dad; Scottish & Irish from mom.
His dad hired Mark Webber as his manager in 2019—smart moves from day one.
# Oscar is so quiet in the garage that his team once mistook him for a mannequin.
# He’s got over 100 pairs of racing-themed sneakers.
# He believes the key to winning is driving like it’s rush hour in Sydney.
# Piastri refuses to race without a kangaroo plushie in the paddock.
# Before the race weekend starts, he has a hobby of identifying flowers around each track.
Oscar Piastri
Team
Country
Podiums
Points
Grand Prix entered
World Championships
Highest Race Finish
Highest Grid position
Date of birth
Place of birth
Oscar Piastri
Australia
23
324
60
0
1 (x8)
1 (x4)
06/04/2001
Melbourne, Victoria