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. After getting their passports checked at the airport, the F1 paddock fraternity will have walked past a big advert for the grand prix on the wall featuring Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Piastri. I dont think I ever would have dreamed this would have happened ten years ago, even five years ago, Piastri said. Piastri delivers McLaren season-best qualifying result Father Chris owns a successful automotive software development company, and it was clear from the get-go that Piastri was obsessed with everything car-related. 21 Year Olds. Oscar Piastri 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. Oscar Piastri - Wikipedia Oscar Piastri looms as Australias next big thing in F1.Credit:Getty Images. The road to the grid in motor sport's premier category involves scaling several tiers of racing; something Piastri has done with breathtaking speed. Since thenhe achieved an unprecedented feat, winning three junior racing categories in successive years yet he was paying to play. PREMA RACING. I would have said no, its not going to happen. Alpine fought it to F1s Contract Recognition Board. It was a no-brainer for us to help him out, he said. Sunday's main event will be Piastri's first race on Race head to head: tied 1-1 with Lando Norris when both have finished. He managed that at 13 years old, as a grid kid for the pre-race ceremony in 2015, tasked with holding a flag in front of Red Bull driver Daniil Kvyats grid spot. F1 driver, Drive to Survive star Oscar Piastri prepares for Grand Prix The karts are not the expensive part, it is the travel, accommodation, the time off work, time off school. The rookie retired from race one with car troubles while his McLaren suffered damage last round, finishing 15th. The bills began to mount. Formula One champion Max Verstappen is still recovering from a stomach bug that affected his race in Saudi Arabia and is looking forward to a break after Sundays Australian Grand Prix. 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. Its an achievement that makes the very best young drivers stand out. However the race was marred by a 'terrifying' moment towards the end when Alpine's Esteban Ocon came into the pits and was confronted by the scary sight of people standing in front of him. WebOscar Piastri had a rough weekend in Baku. 'At the end of the day, he can't go to mum and have a Sunday lunch. The track encircling a lake is in a I played Aussie Rules footy and cricket on some of the ovals that are now the paddock, so [its] very special to be at home this weekend, he said. 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 WebOscar Piastri in Melbourne - YouTube 0:00 / 6:00 Oscar Piastri in Melbourne Formula.Voyage 2.23K subscribers Subscribe 370 views 11 months ago MELBOURNE Piastri had finished 10th in the sprint race, but missed out on points as only the top eight finishers are rewarded in the championship standings. At just 19 years old and in his debut year, Oscar WebOscar Jack Piastri (born 6 April 2001) is an Australian racing driver currently competing in Formula One for McLaren. This makes him 21 years old as of 2022. 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 As the 21-year-old prepares to race in the city he was born and raised in, many voices in racing are speaking about just how impressive that rise through the ranks has been. Piastri realised he needed some well-connected advisors to help find funding and sponsorship, and turned to ex- F1 ace Mark Webber and his partner Ann. At 14 years old, Piastri moved to England. Talent, nerve and lots of cash: F2 champion Oscar Piastris $6.5m F1 dream, he was named by grand prix racing team Alpine. Oscar Piastri After winning the F2 title in 2021, there was no place on the F1 grid for Piastri, leaving him in a holding pattern with Alpine. Oscar Piastri Oscar Piastri His introduction to racing was through radio-controlled cars, of all things, where he competed professionally from a young age. 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 Oscar Piastri I understand that, without my agreement, Alpine F1 have put out a press release late this afternoon that I am driving for them next year.