Oscar Piastri
Born: April 6, 2001 (age 24)
Height: 5' 10" (178cm)
Hometown: Melbourne, Australia
Nationality: 
Australian
AustralianTeam: McLaren
Sports Mole has 295 articles about Oscar Piastri. Articles 1 to 40:
Boss backs Norris against mental weakness claims
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has staunchly defended championship leader Lando Norris amid criticism of his mental fortitude.
18 hours ago
Honda downplays Verstappen-to-Aston Martin hype
Honda has sought to quell rumours that Max Verstappen might jump ship to Aston Martin in Formula 1.
18 hours ago
Wolff eager to lock in Russell for Mercedes future
As Formula 1 shifts from Bahrain to Saudi Arabia, speculation suggests George Russell's place at Mercedes is secure.
19 hours ago
Marko fears Verstappen exit as Red Bull slumps
As Red Bull's performance plummets alongside Max Verstappen's morale, rumours are reigniting that the team could lose its star driver.
2 days ago
Norris' mental struggles slammed by F1 veterans
Even with Max Verstappen's title threat waning, championship leader Lando Norris is facing growing scrutiny over his mental resilience.
2 days ago
Oscar Piastri cruises to Bahrain Grand Prix win, Lando Norris defies penalty for podium
Oscar Piastri closes the gap on McLaren teammate Lando Norris in the Drivers Championship with victory in Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix.
3 days ago
McLaren boss slams Verstappen's car complaints
With only one point separating Lando Norris and Max Verstappen in the 2025 drivers' championship, tensions are flaring between McLaren and Red Bull.
3 days ago
Oscar Piastri outshines McLaren teammate Lando Norris to secure Bahrain Grand Prix pole
Oscar Piastri secures pole position for Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix during what was a poor qualifying effort from Championship leader Lando Norris.
4 days ago
Verstappen title chase safe despite baby on way
Max Verstappen's 2025 season is set to proceed seamlessly, despite the imminent arrival of his first child with Kelly Piquet.
5 days ago
Piastri eyes 2025 title, sees Norris as main rival
Oscar Piastri is unwavering in his belief that he can claim the Formula 1 world championship in 2025.
6 days ago
Wittich slams no-penalty on Norris' chicane skip
Lando Norris can perhaps breathe a sigh of relief that Niels Wittich no longer holds the reins as Formula 1 race director.
7 days ago
Alonso stands up for 'boring' Suzuka GP
Fernando Alonso has come to the defence of the Suzuka circuit following widespread grumbling about the lacklustre Japanese Grand Prix.
8 days ago
Marko mocks 'Papaya rules' After Verstappen win
Dr Helmut Marko couldn't resist a dig at McLaren's so-called 'Papaya rules' after Max Verstappen beat the team's faster orange cars to claim victory at Suzuka across both qualifying and the race.
9 days ago
Max Verstappen wins Japanese Grand Prix, message sent to Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen earns his first victory of the 2025 Formula 1 season by edging out Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at the Japanese Grand Prix.
10 days ago
Max Verstappen on pole for Japanese Grand Prix, Liam Lawson edges out Yuki Tsunoda
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen secures his first pole position of the season ahead of Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix, while Liam Lawson edges out his replacement Yuki Tsunoda.
11 days ago
Piastri targets 2025 title ahead of teammate Norris
Oscar Piastri is brimming with assurance that he can contend for the 2025 drivers' championship.
15 days ago
Perez eyes F1 comeback amid sabbatical
Sergio Perez has given a clear indication that he plans to re-enter Formula 1.
16 days ago
Media doubt Norris' readiness for F1 title pressure
After a strong showing in Australia, where he became the first non-Verstappen championship leader in years, the 25-year-old has faltered in China.
24 days ago
Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton revels in Chinese Sprint, responds to people "yapping away"
Lewis Hamilton secures his first victory in the colours of Ferrari, winning Saturday's Chinese GP Sprint ahead of the Grand Prix on Sunday.
25 days ago
Marko admits 'difficult' challenge to keep Verstappen
Red Bull might struggle to keep Max Verstappen if they can't restore their dominant edge, adviser Dr Helmut Marko has conceded.
25 days ago
Ferrari more relieved than happy in China - Gene
Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton have roared back into form.
25 days ago
Mini-DRS crackdown targets rivals, not us - Norris
McLaren "could win every race in 2025," according to Mercedes' George Russell.
26 days ago
Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton "in shock" after surprise pole for Chinese Grand Prix Sprint race
Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton admits that he feels in a state of disbelief having earned pole position for the Chinese Grand Prix Sprint race.
26 days ago
Norris hints at Ferrari dream, Piastri stays put
While Lando Norris hints at his future ambitions elsewhere, teammate Oscar Piastri has solidified his commitment to McLaren for several more years.
35 days ago
Piastri lagged behind Norris in '24, Webber admits
Mark Webber, a former Formula 1 racer, remained guarded when asked if McLaren and his protégé Oscar Piastri might enter the 2025 season as frontrunners.
48 days ago
Marko dismisses Aston Martin's $1bn bid for Verstappen
Dr Helmut Marko has pushed back against sensational rumours claiming Aston Martin is attempting to lure Max Verstappen with an astronomical offer.
83 days ago
Relationships with Russell and Norris 'fine' - Verstappen
Max Verstappen insists his relationships with Formula 1 rivals George Russell and Lando Norris remain intact despite moments of tension during the 2024 season.
119 days ago
Verstappen avoid penalty after FIA 'stupid idiots' remark
Max Verstappen will not face additional penalties for referring to Formula 1 stewards as "stupid idiots" during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix season finale.
126 days ago
Alonso predicts Colapinto's return to F1 'sooner or later'
Fernando Alonso believes that Franco Colapinto will make his way back to the Formula 1 grid "sooner or later."
127 days ago
Verstappen jokes about FIA penalties amid 'stupid idiots' backlash
Max Verstappen's comments during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix may have further strained his relationship with the FIA.
128 days ago
Lando Norris dominates Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to seal Constructors title for McLaren
McLaren end a 26-year wait for another Formula 1 Constructors title as Lando Norris cruises to victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
129 days ago
Sainz urges F1 to protect iconic circuits like Zandvoort
Carlos Sainz believes Formula 1 must make an effort to preserve iconic circuits like Zandvoort as the sport increasingly prioritises financial incentives and non-European global markets.
130 days ago
F1 bosses enter Verstappen-Russell war of words
Tensions are running high in Abu Dhabi as Formula 1's longest season nears its conclusion, with Max Verstappen and George Russell locked in a heated feud following their Qatar GP clash.
131 days ago
Haas boss surprised by Ocon's Alpine exit for Abu Dhabi
Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu says he has no insight into Alpine's decision to bench Esteban Ocon for the 2024 season finale in Abu Dhabi.
131 days ago
Max Verstappen wins controversial Qatar Grand Prix after Lando Norris penalty
Max Verstappen emerges victorious from the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday evening, helped by a controversial penalty handed to Lando Norris.
136 days ago
Norris continues to deliver despite criticism - Sainz
Carlos Sainz has come to the defence of his former McLaren teammate Lando Norris, who has faced criticism during his 2024 campaign for mistakes and perceived mental weaknesses.
136 days ago
Marko - No one but Verstappen could have won this year
Max Verstappen's fourth consecutive championship victory in 2024 has sparked debate about how his closest rival, Lando Norris, fell short.
140 days ago
Las Vegas Grand Prix: George Russell takes pole, Max Verstappen on third row
Mercedes driver George Russell secures pole for Saturday night's Las Vegas Grand Prix, with Max Verstappen and Lando Norris having to settle for spots down the grid.
144 days ago
Norris needs Verstappen's mentality to succeed, says Massa
Former Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa believes the edge in Max Verstappen's "mentality" and aggressive approach makes him difficult to beat, especially for his main 2024 rival, Lando Norris.
148 days ago
Norris's 'insecurities' cost him 2024 title, say F1 pundits
The head-to-head for the 2024 drivers' championship has exposed a psychological gap between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, according to F1 pundits.
159 days ago
