The color of his eyes is brown, and he has dark brown colored hair. Shame to be P11 but we didnt have the pace," he said. He started in the F4 UAE Championship in 2016 aged 15 and didn't take long to settle into his seat, nabbing two podium finishes to finish sixth overall - despite only competing in select races. Oscar Piastri (@OscarPiastri) April 28, 2023. 'Every now and again someone comes along that has got an enormous amount of talent and I reckon he is one of those sorts of people. Its hard to turn heads, especially in the F1 paddock, as they are pretty hard to please, but theres not many people who havent mentioned him to me - how impressed they are with him, what hes doing, the trajectory he is on.. All up - living costs, rental cars, accommodation - Piastri senior estimates that exercise cost around 250,000 - half a million dollars. Thats not Piastri. OSCAR PIASTRI. Since thenhe achieved an unprecedented feat, winning three junior racing categories in successive years yet he was paying to play. Only Charles Leclerc and George Russell have won the F3 and F2 in consecutive years, and one of F1's most respected voices, David Croft,said that really underscored how impressive the Aussie's achievements are. OSCAR PIASTRI. His dad made the UK home for six-months, before returning home, while Piastri attended boarding school and made his way to races across the UK and Europe. 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. Getting out there and taking a risk is essential. Alex Albon (Williams) 13. Despite the race results adding insult to injury, Piastri said there had still been plenty to take away from the weekend. "Shame to be one spot away from the points. It was at that point that he started taking over the reins, dealing with the teams, managing Oscar up into the visibility of the teams.. F1 plays a big part in the Australian sports scene. Hes always referred to the race as the Melbourne Grand Prix, not the Australian Grand Prix. Talent, nerve and lots of cash: F2 champion Oscar Piastris $6.5m F1 dream, he was named by grand prix racing team Alpine. Testing was all over Italy, France, Belgium, Sweden, UK, Spain, Portugal. Many keen observers have remarked he always seemed unflappable in the driving seat despite competing against boys who were many years older than him. Its difficult to compare (Leclerc and Piastri) because each year has their own characteristics, he said. 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. The CRB said: "The only contract to be recognised is the contact between McLaren and Piastri dated 4 July 2022. At that point Oscar had won Formula Renault the prize there was about 200,000 euros but it still meant we had to find about 500,000 euros to get on the grid for F3 with the Prema team.. Still a lot we can learn and a lot we can look at after the weekend.". The competition increased - and so did the money required. Australia's Oscar Piastri had a terribly unlucky day at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. In rough terms, about $1.2 million. At the time, the Piastri camp was a three-person band: Piastri; his dad, Chris; and Chriss business partner, Rob McIntyre. Being actually on the grid, seeing all the cars, I dont think I realized actually at the time how special it was, he said. While he weighs 68kg. After narrowly defeating fellow F1 2023 rookie Logan Sargeant to win the F3 title in 2020 with Prema, Piastri quickly adjusted to life in F2. Piastri struggled in the opening round at Bahrain, his first race in more than 12 months after sitting out 2022 as a reserve driver for Alpine, but improved significantly in Saudi Arabia, qualifying in the top 10 before an error on the opening lap dented his chances of picking up championship points. Its something we dont want to see. By Kristy Williams For Daily Mail Australia, Published: 01:08 BST, 29 March 2023 | Updated: 01:15 BST, 29 March 2023. He Five more wins and five more podiums followed as he won the Championship yet again. First Name Oscar. Webber and his wife, Ann, became a crucial part of Piastris management, looking after contracts and exploring options for his future. Hes always been calm, really polite and kind, said Rosin. The 21-year-old will race in a car in Australia for the first time on Sunday, in the countrys biggest race. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Further, the player has not been endorsed by any brands till today. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Funding for a Hobart stadium is locked in, but what happens if there's a cost blowout? Alex Albon (Williams) 13. . 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. Hes very calm, said Andrea Stella, McLarens team principal. The race itself will begin at 3pm on Sunday. Australian F1 legend Mark Webber and his wife Ann are managing Oscar Piastri. oscarpiastri.com. 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. But as relentless as Piastri was on-track, off it, his character did not change. I think the adrenaline is doing a very Oscar Piastri (McLaren) 12. Could have been a big, big one today. After getting their passports checked at the airport, the F1 paddock fraternity will have Last month he was named by grand prix racing team Alpine as its test and reserve driver for season 2022: should illness or injury befall either of Alpines two contracted drivers, two-time world champion Fernando Alonso and Frenchman Esteban Ocon, then Piastri would slip into the drivers seat and on to the grid alongside countryman Daniel Ricciardo, who drives for McLaren. If I can lean on him and help him turbo-charge some of these things, mentally, I will. Piastri got a taste of how enthusiastic the Aussies can be last year when he attended the race in his Alpine reserve role. Happy to get to the end of the weekend, to be completely honest. Australian racing driver Oscar Piastri is known for currently serving as the reserve driver for Alpine F1 Team. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Oscar Piastri (@OscarPiastri) August 2, 2022. Piastri is soaking in the good vibes. 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.. 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. Oscar Piastri's impressive rookie F1 season has continued, as he powered through illness to finish 10th in the final qualifying session of theAzerbaijan Grand Prix. Oscar turned pro in 2014 and participated in many races and championships in Australia. Sign up for our Sport newsletter. Notwithstanding the bad luck Piastri endured on track, the McLaren driver was also battling an illness which his manager, former F1 race winner Mark Webber, said had resulted in him being several kilograms lighter by the end of the round. 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. Oscar has come victorious in the competitions like Prema Racing in the 2019 Formula Renault Eurocup, the 2020 FIA Formula 3 Championship, 2021 Formula 2 Championship. Then soon he went on to European championships in 2015 with Ricky Flynn Motorsport 2015. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Having Mark in my corner is very useful, hes been in my shoes plenty of times here in Melbourne, he said. Were working to restore it. The decision was made to stay in Melbourne, but to race in Europe where possible. He also participated in international CIK-FIA-sanctioned karting events. Two of F1's leading drivers, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Mercedes's George Russell, are the only other drivers to win F2 in their rookie season. Piastris strong technical feedback and understanding, even as a rookie, are important for McLaren right now. Taking his place among the 20 drivers on the Formula 1 grid is a dream that could haveeasily never happened for Australian Oscar Piastri. 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. Piastri, 21, has had a sensational rise to the elite level, winning Formula 3 (2020) and Formula 2 (2021) titles before sitting on the sidelines as Alpines Formula 1 Formula One can sometimes be a particularly cruel sport, as Oscar Piastri found out at the Azerbaijan GP in Baku. It was a phenomenal drive.. The road to the grid in motor sport's premier category involves scaling several tiers of racing; something Piastri has done with breathtaking speed. Please try again later. His introduction to racing was through radio-controlled cars, of all things, where he competed professionally from a young age. He doesnt say many words, but you think, I couldnt have said the same more precisely, which we like.. It also takes perseverance, strength, nerve, athleticism, the right equipment and a team of people devoted to the cause. 'It's the ultimate challenge for a rookie to come in and be up against Lando, especially when the car is so difficult and bad to drive. While he also has an Instagram account under the name @oscarpiastri with 513k followers. Following his career, he played in the 2016 World Championship in Bahrain. 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. WebBorn in Melbourne, just a stones throw away from the Australian Grand Prix venue, a young Oscar Piastris dreams of one day racing in Formula 1 were ignited by the sports star drivers roaring around his local streets, otherwise known as Albert Park. Oscar managed to work his way through most of the local competitions and found himself challenging much older kids at the regional level. But they say every journey begins with a single step, and in Piastri's F1 case, it was a purchase his father made overseas. As for coping with the media attention, Piastri said it helped to have former Formula 1 driver Mark Webber as his manager. Piastri signed on with Aussie F1 legend Mark Webber (left) and his partner Anne (right) while he was racing in the lower tiers, and the pair now manage the young prodigy's career. Piastris first big foreign adventure came at the age of 14, when he travelled to France to compete in an international karting competition at Le Mans. Luke Smith is a Senior Writer covering Formula 1 for The Athletic. Jones, the last Aussie to win a Drivers Championship, took it a step further - though Piastri will obviously need to find himself a better car. I think first lap I could have done a few things differently and kept myself out of trouble a bit better, but I think the rest of the race; its nice to get a race distance under my belt at least, and definitely some learning and getting rid of some of the rust.. Sera said there was "not a doubt in my mind" his former charge would reach that pinnacle. The 21-year-old is taking to Melbourne's Albert Park street circuit this weekend for the Australian Grand Prix. Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds try to tie Ben Foster down to a new long-term contract after his heroic Sir Jim Ratcliffe 'would demand COMPLETE control of transfers the minute a deal is agreed for him to buy 'In terms of making them more solid there's probably no one better': Jamie Carragher says Sam Allardyce Do not sell or share my personal information. 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. Piastri delivers McLaren season-best qualifying result despite illness, F1 qualifying results: Charles Leclerc on pole for Azerbaijan Grand Prix ahead of Max Verstappen. He has immense levels of composure. The reception I had and the experience of being there was nuts, he said, explaining that he got asked to sign a few weird things, including a packet of crackers. It was really Mark and Ann who negotiated that final contract with Prema. The cost of his rise through the junior ranks has been estimated at more than $5 million in family contributions and sponsorships. "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. The 22-year-old Australian replaced Daniel Ricciardo for the 2023 season, after winning the Formula 2 championship in 2021. And it wasn't as a bouncy, enthusiastic youngster, either. Oscar Piastri is hoping his debut Formula One drive on home soil at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday will be more successful than the first time he stood on the grid in Melbourne. 'To be able to fulfill that dream now and be able to call it a job, I'm really looking forward to that.'. The Webber connection has paid dividends, as Piastri looks set to become the next Australian on the F1 grid either next year, or in 2023. Oscar Piastri is hoping his debut Formula One drive on home soil at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday will be more successful than the first time he stood on the grid in Melbourne. I dont think I ever would have dreamed this would have happened ten years ago, even five years ago, Piastri said. Piastris manager Mark Webber revealed the 21-year-old had lost 3 kilograms since arriving in Baku. Please try again later. I was here last year as a reserve driver, and I was here in 2015 I was a grid kid for Daniil Kvyat, so I was holding Danny Kvyats flag, and he broke down on the lap to the grid, so I never got to see him. It would be an essential connection that would shape his career to come. #OP81 #F1 #AzerbaijanGP pic.twitter.com/M5Rej9j8jH, Oscar Piastri (@OscarPiastri) April 30, 2023. We were getting up at 4am, driving to Stansted airport [north-east of London], getting on a plane, getting into a go-kart, spending a week in Italy, then coming back, staying miles from anywhere in little country towns.. This is wrong and I have not signed a contract with Alpine for 2023. Oscar Piastri early in his racing career. The 20-year-old from Melbourne has taken all before him in his career so far and he currently leads the Formula 2 championship the competition one step below F1. And, he has not promoted any brands too. But also behaving myself on food this week. 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. Pundits, former legends of the sport and fans then went into meltdown over the fact Piastri was faster than his teammate despite the team not electing to leave him on a set of hard tyres instead of giving him new rubber like Lando Norris got. But karting was a whole new world. P10 for Sundays race! 'I have been very impressed this weekend with Oscar,' he said on the Sky Sports coverage of the race. Oscar Piastris is awaiting a verdict in his F1 contract dispute with Alpine, as the Australian driver eyes off a potential seat at McLaren. How McLaren plans to turn around its scoreless F1 season, Piastri already feels at home. From Brighton Melbourne, he began karting in 2011, before going professional in 2014 to rack up multiple titles in various Race head to head: tied 1-1 with Lando Norris when both have finished. 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. WebOscar Jack Piastri (born 6 April 2001) is an Australian racing driver currently competing in Formula One for McLaren. Its a huge commitment by Oscar, by us as a family, and also those helping Oscar to get there, he said. 'It shows commitment and a desire,' he said of Piastri's move to the UK in his mid-teens. James taught him how to race over the next two years. Chris has previously said he had 'never seen a kid with as big a grin on his face' as his son had on the day they walked into the club for the first time. Glad no one was hurt but we must ensure things like that dont happen again. Despite a point-less outing in Melbourne, Alpine are given better odds of claiming more points than rivals McLaren, and although they have shown promising signs this season, Williams are seen as having a slim chance of achieving Monster trucks soon gave way to remote control car racing, where Piastri's potential was unmistakable. 'He was nine or 10 [when he started]. "Anyone that knows anything about motorsport knows how expensive it is. Its a home race in more ways than one. Piastri and McLaren didnt rise to the war of words but were also left open to paddock speculation over their actions: Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said he thought some of the kids should be wary on Twitter.. And it was here that Piastri and father Chris, who were aware of young Oscar's special talent, enlisted the help of Aussie F1 legend Mark Webber and his wife, Anne. No one was injured in the farcical scenes, but Ocon was left fuming. the F2 world championship in his debut season in the category, having won the F3 title last year and the Formula Renault category the year before, Remote-controlled cars ($10,000 a year for three years): $30,000, Karting in Australia ($50,000-$75,000 a year for four years): $200,000-$300,000, Formula Renault (first year): 250,000 pounds (approximately $500,000), Formula Renault (second year): 400,000 (approximately $650,000), Formula 2 (one season): Estimated cost of 1 million ($1.5 million), Additional costs: Travel, transport, living expenses, school fees as a boarder for four years, family travel costs to and from Australia. Oscar Piastri is also present in social media. The tarmac is quite similar, the layout is a bit more similar to Saudi than Bahrain, so hopefully thats good for us. He is leaning on McLaren and Webber for advice on managing the freneticism of his home grand prix weekend. It is a reality Piastri has worked hard for. But because Stroll was first to record the time, he was given the advantage and ninth place on the grid. This is crazy, he said. Oscar Piastri of Alpine F1 Team prepares in the garage during Formula 1 testing at Yas Marina Circuit in December. The bills began to mount. The racing car driver stands about 5 feet and 8 inches tall. WebOscar Piastri (* 6.April 2001 in Melbourne, Victoria) ist ein australischer Automobilrennfahrer.Er wurde 2020 Meister in der FIA-Formel-3-Meisterschaft und wiederholte diesen Erfolg 2021 in der FIA-Formel-2-Meisterschaft.Nachdem er sich 2022 als Testfahrer fr das Alpine F1 Team in der Formel 1 bettigte, geht er in der Saison 2023 als Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. The 21-year-old Piastri, who replaced popular compatriot Daniel Ricciardo at McLaren for the 2023 season, grew up a 15-minute drive from the circuit but has never driven a race around it. Australian Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri says Albert Park reminds him just as much of his junior football and cricket days growing up in Melbourne as it does of his experiences coming to the grand prix as a kid. We went to the old Oakleigh go-kart centre and that was it. Mark knows everybody. F2 the final stop before the big time is where drivers have to deal with mid-race pit stops and different compounds of tires for the first time and do it in a car that needs to be driven on a knife-edge to deliver peak performance. It hastily issued a press release claiming Piastri would partner Esteban Ocon in 2023, even though Piastri had made clear privately he would not be racing for the team next year. "He just had so much control over the kart, and he just knew the [racing] line and he could brake the thing properly. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) with Verstappen taking the season-opener in Bahrain and last time out in Melbourne. Moving on to the romantic and private life of Oscar Piastri, he is not married. Webber is helping Piastri understand that it is not just driving fast that matters. He knew how hard it was to make it to F1 as an Australian, being so far from home, and his experience would prove critical to helping Piastri follow in his footsteps. Hes somebody that you can spend nice time together with. Piastri would often go to Rosins house for dinner with his family, embracing the family-style vibe of the small Italian team. [1] En 2023 es piloto de McLaren en Frmula 1. "I've run out of ways to prove myself," he tells Chris Medland Piastri and Prema team celebrate clinching the F2 title in Abu Dhabi Joe Portlock/F1 via Getty Images Author Chris Medland That figure jumps to an astonishing $500,000 to kart in Europe, while F3 and F2 seasons cost millions - with prizemoney for winning not covering the huge expenses. But guys like Charles and Oscar deserve to be in Formula 1, deserve to be title contenders, and deserve to be the stars. 'From day one, he was always destined for something like this,' he told Fairfax of the Aussie's first forays into racing.
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