Tag: Oscar Piastri

McLaren has explained how the presence of backmarkers and an uncertain weather radar caused the team to issue team orders in F1's Australian Grand Prix.

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was “proud” of his Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix performance despite an “unbelievable” late off ruining his chances at a podium.

Lando Norris has confirmed McLaren will permit him and Oscar Piastri to race one another in the F1 Australian Grand Prix, but within “rules we cannot cross”.

Oscar Piastri has stated that he is not "kicking myself" despite missing out on pole position at F1's Australian Grand Prix to McLaren team-mate Lando Norris.

McLaren has revealed that a desire to avoid potential distractions from rival F1 teams showing interest in its drivers was behind the timing of Oscar Piastri’s renewal.

To ward off interest from its F1 rivals, McLaren will shell out a massive $20 million a year to Oscar Piastri with his new deal, according to a report.

Oscar Piastri has expressed that it “made sense” to commit to McLaren in F1 on a multi-term deal, despite having had two seasons to run on his previous contract.

McLaren CEO Zak Brown boasted following the extension of Oscar Piastri’s contract with the team, claiming “we’ve got the best driver line-up ”.

On the eve of his home race, F1 Australian Grand Prix hero Oscar Piastri has signed a multi-year contract extension with McLaren.

McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are relishing Australia being the season-opening race in F1 in 2025 due to the team’s past struggles in Bahrain.