Oscar Piastri
Born: April 6, 2001 (age 24)
Height: 5' 10" (178cm)
Hometown: Melbourne, Australia
Nationality: 
Australian
AustralianTeam: McLaren
Sports Mole has 319 articles about Oscar Piastri. Articles 1 to 40:
Piastri, not Norris, is Verstappen's real rival - Danner
Former F1 driver Christian Danner believes Oscar Piastri, rather than his arguably marginally quicker McLaren teammate Lando Norris, is the driver Max Verstappen should fear most in the 2025 championship battle.
13:00
Schumacher doubts Norris' ability to claim 2025 title
Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher has warned that Lando Norris risks missing out on the 2025 world championship unless he rapidly hones his race craft.
May 12, 12:20
Marko rejects talk of imminent F1 retirement
Dr Helmut Marko has firmly dismissed growing speculation that he is nearing retirement from his influential role as Red Bull's motorsport advisor.
May 8, 15:30
Verstappen brushes off Norris' middle finger in Miami
Lando Norris directed a middle finger at Max Verstappen during Sunday's Miami Grand Prix, but it is his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri who continues to dominate the 2025 season, while Verstappen remains unfazed by the gesture.
May 5, 11:20
Prost hails Piastri's psychological win over Norris
The 2025 Formula 1 season is unfolding as a psychological duel between McLaren's contrasting drivers, with Alain Prost declaring that Oscar Piastri's reserved demeanour is giving him the edge over Lando Norris.
May 5, 11:10
Oscar Piastri wins Miami Grand Prix: Reaction, Formula 1 Championship update
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri wins the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday to extend his lead in the Drivers Championship.
May 5, 00:05
Verstappen should stay at Red Bull, not join Mercedes - Brown
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has expressed that he is unsurprised by Red Bull's recent dip in performance and pitlane efficiency, while revealing his preference for Max Verstappen to remain with the team rather than join rivals like Mercedes.
May 4, 11:15
Kimi Antonelli makes history in securing pole for Miami Sprint race
Formula 1 history is made on Friday as one of the grid's rookie drivers secures pole position for the Miami Sprint race.
May 2, 22:58
Verstappen heads to Miami after missing media day
Max Verstappen is reportedly on his way to the Miami Grand Prix after missing the traditional media day on Thursday, with Red Bull citing personal reasons related to his girlfriend Kelly Piquet's pregnancy.
May 2, 13:45
Alan Jones slams Norris as 'weak person' for F1 title fight
Alan Jones, the 1980 Formula 1 world champion, has intensified the scrutiny on Lando Norris by branding the McLaren driver a "weak person" amid his battle with teammate Oscar Piastri for the 2025 title.
May 1, 17:00
FIA admits new guidelines, keeping details under wraps
The FIA has acknowledged the existence of "new guidelines" governing driver penalties in Formula 1, but their details remain undisclosed, even to key stakeholders, according to Germany's Auto Bild.
Apr 30, 13:20
Leclerc faces delay as Ferrari's 'turning point' looms late
Charles Leclerc is bracing for a critical phase in the 2025 Formula 1 season, as Ferrari's anticipated "turning point" may arrive too late to salvage his championship aspirations.
Apr 30, 11:54
Verstappen may take F1 sabbatical in 2026 - Glock
Beyond speculation linking Max Verstappen to Mercedes, Aston Martin, or staying with Red Bull, a new possibility is gaining traction: the quadruple world champion could opt for a sabbatical or even retire from Formula 1.
Apr 30, 11:07
Franz Tost backs Piastri to clinch 2025 F1 title
Franz Tost, a seasoned former Formula 1 team manager and boss, has predicted that McLaren's Oscar Piastri will maintain his newly acquired championship lead to claim the 2025 drivers' title.
Apr 29, 09:40
Red Bull's Verstappen penalty was avoidable - Ecclestone
Red Bull has firmly decided against contesting Max Verstappen's contentious 5-second penalty from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, opting not to pursue a 'right of review' despite initial and ongoing objections.
Apr 23, 12:15
Piastri embraces new 'Ice-Boy' reputation in F1
The Formula 1 world is ablaze with talk of Oscar Piastri, newly dubbed the "ice-boy," emerging as a serious contender for the 2025 world championship.
Apr 23, 11:30
Norris, Piastri clash over McLaren's car advantage
While Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have avoided major on-track confrontations so far in 2025, a minor disagreement has emerged off the track, with the McLaren teammates holding divergent views on their car's performance advantage in Formula 1.
Apr 22, 12:39
Red Bull unlikely to protest 'harsh' Verstappen penalty
Red Bull is unlikely to contest the stewards' decision to impose a contentious 5-second penalty on Max Verstappen during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Apr 21, 12:45
Norris bans partying to regain championship focus
Following the loss of his world championship lead, McLaren driver Lando Norris has ruled out attending his favourite festive gathering in the Netherlands this weekend.
Apr 21, 12:15
Max Verstappen pays penalty as Oscar Piastri wins Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, takes Formula 1 Championship lead
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri takes the lead in the Drivers Championship after winning Sunday's Saudi Arabia Grand Prix.
Apr 20, 19:44
Max Verstappen secures Saudi Arabia Grand Prix pole after Lando Norris crashes out in Q3
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen qualifies fastest for Sunday's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after Championship leader Lando Norris crashes out in Q3.
Apr 19, 19:28
Aston Martin calls Verstappen signing 'exciting' prospect
As speculation about Max Verstappen's future intensifies, Aston Martin has not dismissed the allure of signing the Red Bull star, describing it as "exciting."
Apr 19, 10:30
Russell, Minardi, take aim at Norris' McLaren performance
George Russell has aimed a subtle dig at Formula 1 frontrunners McLaren, asserting that the Woking-based team should comfortably secure the 2025 world championships.
Apr 18, 12:15
Lauda - McLaren can let Norris, Piastri battle freely
McLaren has no reason to meddle in the championship tussle between its drivers for now, according to Mathias Lauda, son of F1 icon Niki Lauda.
Apr 16, 09:53
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.
Apr 15, 15:45
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.
Apr 15, 15:15
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.
Apr 15, 14:45
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.
Apr 14, 09:10
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.
Apr 14, 08:53
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.
Apr 13, 18:08
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.
Apr 13, 09:56
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.
Apr 12, 18:27
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.
Apr 11, 15:00
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.
Apr 10, 14:20
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.
Apr 9, 08:20
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.
Apr 8, 14:20
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.
Apr 7, 12:50
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.
Apr 6, 10:33
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.
Apr 5, 09:24
Piastri targets 2025 title ahead of teammate Norris
Oscar Piastri is brimming with assurance that he can contend for the 2025 drivers' championship.
Apr 1, 10:45
