Oscar Piastri Archives

“We start like we’ve lost” — Andrea Stella on McLaren’s F1 2025 plans after title success

Chiara Martin3 weeks ago06 mins

McLaren’s Lando Norris triumphs in Abu Dhabi, sealing the team’s first Constructors’ Championship since 1998. Team Principal Andrea Stella reflected on resilience, teamwork, and what lies ahead. “Refusing the poison biscuits” became more than a metaphor; it defined McLaren’s journey to their first Constructors’ title in 26 years, capped off by a stellar victory for…

F1 2024 Driver Rankings: 6th | Oscar Piastri

Fleur Rogerson1 month ago1 month ago06 mins

The 2024 season was bountiful for Oscar Piastri. With two wins and eight podiums, the Aussie made strides in his second season. His growth as a driver put him in 6th place in our F1 driver rankings. Opening stint The season started slow for McLaren. With Max Verstappen continuing his 2023 form and the RB20…

Drivers share concerns about F1 calendar direction after Zandvoort exit confirmed

Lucrezia Costa1 month ago1 month ago09 mins

An interesting topic is the tough pondering of whether historical tracks such as Zandvoort should remain on the F1 calendar in lieu of more recent entries that can provide the championship with much more money. Losing the history of the sport The question arose because the contract tying Zandvoort to F1 has not been renewed…

Piastri: McLaren winning the F1 Constructors’ Championship will only “sink in” when they return to Woking

Shermaine Wong1 month ago1 month ago012 mins

McLaren left the Abu Dhabi GP as the ultimate winners as they were crowned Constructors’ Champions, thanks to Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri behind the wheel. After an intense battle with Ferrari for the title, McLaren ended the season with the trophy for the first time since 1998. They were thrown out of the 2007…

Verstappen “apologised to Oscar” after F1 Abu Dhabi GP incident with Piastri

Anna Elizabeth Krausová1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

With the Drivers’ Championship title already secured, Max Verstappen came into the final race weekend of the 2024 season without much pressure. Still, the Dutchman managed to cause quite a tension when he made contact with Oscar Piastri on the first lap of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. This dramatic start prolonged McLaren’s anticipation and…

Adversities during F1 Abu Dhabi GP allowed McLaren to show their “strengths” — Stella

Karishma Persad1 month ago1 month ago013 mins

Lando Norris delivered a dominant performance and Oscar Piastri made a strong recovery during the F1 Abu Dhabi GP as McLaren Racing, led by Team Principal Andrea Stella, claimed their first F1 World Constructors’ Championship (WCC) title since 1998. Going into the Abu Dhabi GP weekend, McLaren, who had been top of the championship standings…

Norris: Seeing Piastri getting “taken out” made me “a little nervous” about McLaren’s title hopes in F1 Abu Dhabi GP

Nicolas Lopes1 month ago1 month ago012 mins

Lando Norris’ assertive victory at the 2024 Abu Dhabi GP secured McLaren their first constructors’ title win since 1998, as he fended off the challenge from Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari masterfully – but the Briton admitted he was a bit worried about the team’s championship prospects after seeing his team-mate Oscar Piastri being turned around at…

Lando Norris congratulated by Oscar Piastri, McLaren F1 Team, in Parc Ferme

Piastri on McLaren’s championship hopes: “It will be very special if we can pull it off”

Syrine Ferchichi1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

As McLaren battles to clinch their first Constructors’ Championship since 1998, the season finale at the Yas Marina Circuit offers a glimmer of hope. Lando Norris secured a commanding pole position for the team, with Oscar Piastri close behind in second place, setting McLaren up for a thrilling showdown that could define their season. Piastri’s…

F1 | Abu Dhabi GP | FP3 | McLarens go 1-2 ahead of Hamilton.

Rebecca Malitz1 month ago1 month ago04 mins

The end of the season is nearing as we head into the final practice session for the Abu Dhabi GP. The final 60 minutes kick off with the Aston Martin duo of Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll, the first car out on the track on the hard tyre compound. Early lap times The Astons file…

F1 | Qatar GP | Race | Verstappen masterfully wins as Leclerc beats Piastri to P2

Avery McClure2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

Max Verstappen lost pole position for the F1 Qatar GP race to George Russell after receiving a one-place grid penalty for impeding the Mercedes driver on a warm-up lap. Verstappen had initially claimed pole with a lap of 1:20.520, just 0.055 seconds ahead of Russell, but the penalty reversed their front-row positions. Sprint race winners…