[1] En 2023 es piloto de McLaren en Frmula 1. He is the only driver to ever win the three categories consecutively. Reportedly feeling under the weather during his stay in Azerbaijan, Piastri shrugged off these concerns to finish in the top ten, a result which combined with teammate Lando Norris' seventh place represented the best qualifying result of the season for McLaren. Piastri first began racing aged just nine at Oakleigh Go-Kart Racing Club, which is in Melbourne's south-east; and it was immediately apparent he was going to be something special. PREMA RACING. But Webbers influence also allowed Oscar to focus on what he did best: winning. Sunday's main event will be Piastri's first race on Aussie bitumen since leaving for England at age 14 in pursuit of a motorsport career. Further, he belongs to mixed ethnicity. This is where Mark Webber, a fellow Australian and nine-time F1 race winner, came in. His fathers name is Chris Piastri, and his mother is Nicole Piastri. Alex Albon (Williams) 13. Piastri spent 2022 as the reserve driver at Alpine, before controversially jumping ship to McLaren after the team announced he had scored himself a drivers seat in 2023without consulting him. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Race head to head: tied 1-1 with Lando Norris when both have finished. Funding for a Hobart stadium is locked in, but what happens if there's a cost blowout? The Australian driver enjoyed a dream-like first home Grand Prix, delivering his maiden points in Formula 1 in front of a record-breaking Melbourne crowd. Still, with a good starting point on the Baku street circuit, one which favours the McLaren's straight-line speed, Piastri had reason to be optimistic before the lights went out. Like Charles Leclerc and George Russell, he won the two main feeder systems in F3 and F2 in consecutive years.'. Piastri's return to Melbourne ahead of this weekend's sold-out race, where he is the star of a show, has been deliberately low-key. But they say every journey begins with a single step, and in Piastri's F1 case, it was a purchase his father made overseas. Formula 1 is a global juggernaut and rising in popularity, but its junior development pathways remain in Europe. It was one of Chris's business trips to the United States, and his choice of gift to bring home, that drove the youngster's passion for motorsport: a remote control monster truck. He started racing them and got third place in his first-ever event against 20 and 30-year-olds when he was just six,' Chris told the Sydney Morning Heraldin 2021. His first real racing mentor was former Australian karting champion James Sera. Im in good hands, he said. And it wasn't as a bouncy, enthusiastic youngster, either. Piastris manager Mark Webber revealed the 21-year-old had lost 3 kilograms since arriving in Baku. I came out here a little bit early, so I could get used to the jet lag, and see some friends and family, which was nice, he said. But the racing disease would not go away, he wants it very much. EXCLUSIVE: 'I still love boxing but golf is my ADDICTION': Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez is this generation's Roger Federer leads the sport stars at the Met Gala as co-chair with Super Bowl winner Patrick Mahomes and Serena Williams is pregnant again! The racing car driver stands about 5 feet and 8 inches tall. "I think everyone else in the restaurant was looking at us," Sera said. Ideally, drivers want to spend as little time as possible in F2 and F3. It was clear that he was much more comfortable in a car, rather than a go-kart, and the next logical move was to go to Formula Renault.. The car ignited a passion in Oscar Piastri, the now 20-year-old racing driver from bayside Sandringham in Melbourne who is on the cusp of joining one of the most exclusive clubs in world sport - the 20-man Formula One grid. He has immense levels of composure. Theyre the future of Formula 1.. By Kristy Williams For Daily Mail Australia, Published: 01:08 BST, 29 March 2023 | Updated: 01:15 BST, 29 March 2023. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) with Verstappen taking the season-opener in Bahrain and last time out in Melbourne. Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions. Oscar Piastri is very good-looking and has an amazing personality. (Francois Nel/Getty Images) "I'm feeling not too bad. "I'm feeling not too bad. People think the top drivers get there because Dad has a big chequebook, but they dont. The 21-year-old is taking to Melbourne's Albert Park street circuit this weekend for the Australian Grand Prix. 'To be able to fulfill that dream now and be able to call it a job, I'm really looking forward to that.'. WebAsk Me Anything - Oscar Piastri F1 Australian Grand Prix 12.5K subscribers Subscribe 442 12K views 11 months ago #AusGP #F1 #Alpine Ever wanted to ask an F1 driver a question? Sven-Goran Eriksson reveals he told Roman Abramovich to buy Chelsea and NOT Spurs in a nightclub, because he 'Have a reality check and know your place': Rio Ferdinand tells Aston Villa manager Unai Emery to 'sit back 'I did my homework. Of F1s current drivers, only three have won Formula 3 and Formula 2 titles in consecutive years: Ferraris Charles Leclerc, Mercedes George Russell, and Piastri. Speaking to Sky Sports, the 21-year-old acknowledged that he was dealing with illness, but refused to let that get in the way of his weekend of racing. But were not underestimating [anyone]. Twitter. Alpine was happy to wait until as late as 2025 to get its young driver into a seat. 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Many keen observers have remarked he always seemed unflappable in the driving seat despite competing against boys who were many years older than him. This is wrong and I have not signed a contract with Alpine for 2023. All up - living costs, rental cars, accommodation - Piastri senior estimates that exercise cost around 250,000 - half a million dollars. He was a machine, said Rosin. 'SHOULD NOT HAPPEN': F1 disbelief over 'terrifying' incident at Azerbaijan GP, 'IT WAS TOUGH': Daniel Ricciardo opens up in sad revelation about exit. Its not been too crazy, and [has] allowed me to focus on driving, which is nice., Red Bull drivers Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez stand either side of their reserve driver, Australian Daniel Ricciardo ahead of the grand prix in Melbourne.Credit: Getty Images. Piastri admits his championship winning streak will not continue this year. Piastris manager Mark Webber revealed the 21-year-old had lost 3 kilograms since arriving in Baku because of food poisoning. "The first dream was getting to F1 and the second was becoming world champion," he said. Formula Renault cars are bigger and more powerful and, after a transitional 2018 season, it was in 2019 that Piastri made his mark, winning the title for French team RACP in the last round at Abu Dhabi, marking himself as one to watch. Well, a couple of weeks ago, I would say that I was not looking forward to it, he said of the break. Piastri had finished 10th in the sprint race, but missed out on points as only the top eight finishers are rewarded in the championship standings. So, how does an Australian kid with a passion for cars make it all the way to Formula One? Still, the Melbourne-born driver persisted, regaining two places on track to finish 11th, three seconds adrift of Alpha Tauri's Yuki Tsunoda and behind McLaren teammate Lando Norris, who finished 9th. But Ive been keeping it pretty sensible this week.. Cricket, rugby league, and Aussie Rules football may dominate year-round. (Francois Nel/Getty Images) "I'm feeling not too bad. But karting was a whole new world. Kevin Magnussen (Haas) 14. "It's not been the easiest days for myself, I've been a little bit under the weather but happy to be in Q3, and nice to start the weekend off well,' Piastri said. He continued to race remote-controlled cars at a National level, winning the second-level of competition aged just nine, before it was time to graduate for the big boy karts. It is a reality Piastri has worked hard for. Oscar Piastri (second from left) at the official Formula 1 press conference on Thursday. (Top photo of Oscar Piastri: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images). We went to the old Oakleigh go-kart centre and that was it. ', A post shared by Oscar Piastri (@oscarpiastri). He started racing them and got third place in his first-ever event against 20 and 30-year-olds when he was just six., At nine, Piastri graduated to go-karts. There is a lot to learn for a 10-year-old, Chris said. Piastri reportedly had only three pieces of toast to eat throughout the entire race weekend, such was the effect of the stomach bug he was grappling with. McLaren reshuffles technical team after poor start. Follow Luke on Twitter @LukeSmithF1, Piastri is one of three current F1 drivers to have won the F2 and F3 championships. Delving into Tucker Carlson's exit, It's 'set to be the second-largest bank to fail in US history' as regulators scramble to ring fence First Republic, Greens move to introduce a bill to federal parliament to freeze rents and interest rates, Judith Lucy finally gets her shot at being a serious actor, waist-deep in a pile of dirt, Why spectacular southern lights events are expected to ramp up over the next two years, A Queensland MP once called sex work 'deeply immoral' soon it will be as normal as gambling, Former Melbourne lord mayor Robert Doyle stripped of Order of Australia honour, Fears missing fisherman taken by crocodile in remote Far North Queensland. In the absence of Daniel Ricciardo, whose seat he took at McLaren, Piastri will assume the role of his homelands new favorite this weekend. Get in touch with 7.30 here. Piastri wasn't the only driver to suffer misfortune at the hands of the safety car deployment, with championship leader Max Verstappen brought undone by the timing as well. After winning the F2 title in 2021, there was no place on the F1 grid for Piastri, leaving him in a holding pattern with Alpine. But there are already some nice touches in Melbourne to reflect Piastris new-found status. The FIA later announced that track representatives had been summoned to the stewards in the aftermath of the incident, and acknowledged that a very dangerous situation had occurred. Being actually on the grid, seeing all the cars, I dont think I realized actually at the time how special it was, he said. It was a nice confidence boost. We decided that it was right for him to start boarding school in September of that year and that I would go over every few weeks, Chris said. Monster trucks soon gave way to remote control car racing, where Piastri's potential was unmistakable. And while capturing the hearts of such fervent fans, over 400,000 of whom will flock to Albert Park this weekend, will be no mean feat, Piastri looks to have the skills and the character to do it. $6.5 Million From Family Coffers Powered Oscar Piastris Scintillating Rise to F1 Published 03/30/2023, 6:00 AM EDT By Aditya Srivastava Follow Us via Reuters It all began when the father of the young Oscar Piastri gave him a racing car! Despite turning in two terrific drives in both the sprint race and the grand prix, the 22-year-old walked away without a single point. Born on April 6, 2001 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Unreal update on Piastri, According to Mark Webber his manager, Oscar has lost more than 3 kgs since he arrived in Azerbaijan with some kind of stomach upset or food poisoning - sounds nasty. Everyone else will probably have new parts as well, so well see how much competitiveness we get from that. He did brilliantly with his studies. Verstappen won the first race in Bahrain ahead of Perez, meaning Red Bull is well clear in the championship standings and hoping to end a drought in Melbourne that dates back to Sebastian Vettels 2011 win. But weve got a plan in place. Piastri delivered the news he had signed with McLaren on a video call. After the four-week break, cant wait to get back to it #AzerbaijanGP preview #OP81 #F1. Piastri gave the team its brightest point of the opening two rounds in Saudi Arabia, qualifying ninth, only for damage on the opening lap to force him to pit very early, leaving him with a P15 finish. 'Everything he has ever put his bum in, he has won and there are not too many people that can say that. It would be an essential connection that would shape his career to come. Weve been managing it very well. Oscar Piastri slipped one place down to 11th on the opening lap, before a slow pit stop kept him behind Yuki Tsunoda. He is continuing to race and has a very bright career in this sport. We bought remote-controlled cars when I was on a business trip in America and Oscar took to that incredibly. It wasnt the first time Rosin had seen such an impressive rookie: Leclerc won his F2 title in 2017 with Prema. A big focus for him remains to make those human connections and instill that family spirit that served him so well at Prema, just on a much bigger scale. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) with Verstappen taking the season-opener in Bahrain and By the end of 2015 [after a year of international commuting] we decided to do a full crack at Europe, Chris said. Money is important, but they have to have extraordinary talent, dedication, and commitment, Chris says. This weekend, an even bigger dream becomes reality, as Piastri prepares to race on the iconic Albert Park street track at the Australian GP. Piastri juggled schooling with driving, studying for exams while completing his first year in the lower-tier Formula Renault Eurocup series. Scary moment at the end there in the pit-lane. The CRB said: "The only contract to be recognised is the contact between McLaren and Piastri dated 4 July 2022. Oscar Piastri (@OscarPiastri) April 28, 2023. Watch 7.30, Mondays to Thursdays 7.30pm on ABC iview and ABC TV. For context, people were let onto the pit lane before the race was over while a car (Esteban Ocon from Alpine) still needed to make a pit stop. Australian racing driver Oscar Piastri is known for currently serving as the reserve driver for Alpine F1 Team. But by now, the Piastri camp was frustrated by the wait for a real shot in F1. Luke Smith is a Senior Writer covering Formula 1 for The Athletic. 'It probably hasn't sunk in yet,' Piastri said of racing in the city he was born. 11. Luke has spent 10 years reporting on Formula 1 for outlets including Autosport, The New York Times and NBC Sports, and is also a published author. "Definitely, I couldn't have kept doing it forever to get to F1. I think we have a good chance, of course, for a result but we do need to execute a good weekend.. Time to recover ahead of Miami! Oscar Piastri already knows what its like to be the talk of the paddock. This is wrong and I have not signed a contract with Alpine for 2023. And while comparisons to Ricciardo and continued chatter about 2022 are inevitable, his ability on-track and strong personal character make Piastri stand out and be the new hero Australian fans can root for. (Photo by Mario Renzi - Formula 1 via Getty Images) Piastri battled home in a valiant effort to finish 11th at the chequered flag, It was a phenomenal drive.. This year in F2 at Prema Racing, Piastri and his backers would have to have found between 40-50 per cent of the estimated cost of 2 million, with Alpine also providing significant funding. ", MORE:F1 qualifying results: Charles Leclerc on pole for Azerbaijan Grand Prix ahead of Max Verstappen. I have a successful business, but I dont walk down the street and drop $100 notes and keep walking.. The French driver waited until the very end of the race to complete his mandatory pit-stop, but officials appeared to think none of the drivers would be pitting so late. WebOscar Piastri (Melbourne, Victoria, 6 de abril de 2001) es un piloto de automovilismo australiano.En 2021 fue miembro de la Academia Alpine y piloto reserva de Alpine en 2022. 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Starting grid 1) Charles Leclerc 2) Max Verstappen 3) Sergio Perez 4) Carlos Sainz 5) Lewis Hamilton 6) Fernando Alonso 7) Lando Norris 8) Yuki Tsunoda 9) Lance Stroll 10) Oscar Piastri 11) George Russell 12) Alex Albon 13) Valtteri Bottas 14) Logan Sargeant 15) Zhou Guanyu 16) Kevin Magnussen 17) Pierre Gasly More Coverage 18) Nyck de Vries Its easy for me to go in and work on the sim and work with the engineers, but also to get to know the team better, he said. "I was a little bit frustrated to do the same time as Lance but it was a positive day and I'm looking forward to jumping out to qualify again tomorrow morning," Piastri said. OSCAR PIASTRI. Add in gobs of talent, and Piastri has made himself the most-scrutinized Formula One rookie in years. Piastri was upbeat after the race, thanking the team doctor over the radio after crossing the line, after suffering some ill-fated luck described as 'horrible' by commentators. Melbournes Oscar Piastri has worked his way up through the world junior open-wheel ranks. Following his career, he played in the 2016 World Championship in Bahrain. 'At that point, it was literally just me and my dad. Oscar managed to work his way through most of the local competitions and found himself challenging much older kids at the regional level. Its hard in Melbourne, but I went and saw my mum, saw my dad, had some home-cooked meals, which was nice. Piastri grew up in the middle-class suburb of Brighton East, in Melbourne's leafy eastern suburbs, and attended exclusive private school Haileybury. And money, lots of money. 'At the end of the day, he can't go to mum and have a Sunday lunch. Piastri, who drives for McLaren, said becoming the first Melburnian to compete in an Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park was surreal. Last modified on Sat 3 Sep 2022 04.10 EDT. Sign up for our Sport newsletter. It was a close-knit unit that remains together today, looking after Oscars career. Do you know more about this story? Both Piastri's grandfathers were mechanics and father, Chris, owns a vehicle diagnostics company. OSCAR PIASTRI. As the 21-year-old prepares to race in the city he was born and raised in, many voices in racing are speaking about just how impressive that rise through the ranks has been. The 21-year-old will race in a car in Australia for the first time on Sunday, in the countrys biggest race. Having Mark in my corner is very useful, hes been in my shoes plenty of times here in Melbourne, he said. Riding the tram from the city center to the circuit, a message from Piastri plays over the speakers informing fans where to get off. Mark knows everybody. Oscar Piastris is awaiting a verdict in his F1 contract dispute with Alpine, as the Australian driver eyes off a potential seat at McLaren. The rest has been very well managed. And, he also accomplished his higher studies at Haileybury college in the United Kingdom. Oscar Piastri was born in Melbourne to Italian-Australian parents. Piastris manager Mark Webber revealed the 21-year-old had lost 3 kilograms since arriving in Baku because of food poisoning. The competition increased - and so did the money required. So for me now, this release is just getting back to like full fitness, getting a full program in.. So, the Orange tractor it is for Piastri's F1 debut. "Shame to be one spot away from the points. Sign up to our newsletter and score the biggest sport stories of the week. He was very interested in racing and driving cars from a very early age and wanted to be a racing driver from a very early age. Albert Park memories rev-ived for Oscar Piastri; Max Verstappen battles ill-health. Still, the Melbourne-born driver persisted, regaining two places on track to finish 11th, three seconds adrift of Alpha Tauri's Yuki Tsunoda and behind McLaren teammate And, he has not promoted any brands too. Its something we dont want to see. The keen youngster could even recite the horsepower, speed and other stats of his favourite models. Thats not Piastri. 'Let's put this into context, Oscar Piastri was born a month after Fernando Alonso made his F1 debut in the same city,' he said recently. Moving on toward his profession of Oscar Piastri, he is a racing driver. It takes talent, obviously. He's got to pack his bags and move out of the country that he was born in, live abroad among strangers, and to do that shows a determination to go well.'. I was sitting there pumping up tyres and changing spark plugs at his first race, [and] now I cant do anything other than watch the race - and sign the cheques..