Oscar Piastri#2023R

Oscar Jack Piastri was born on 6 April 2001 to Chris and Nicole (née MacFadyen) Piastri in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He grew up in the inner-city suburb of Brighton with his three younger sisters.{{cite web | url=https://www.elliedoesf1.com/post/i-knew-straight-away-that-i-won-the-championship | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201122133451/https://www.elliedoesf1.com/post/i-knew-straight-away-that-i-won-the-championship | url-status=usurped | archive-date=22 November 2020 | title=Oscar Piastri: I knew straight away that I won the Championship | date=22 November 2020 }} He claims Italian, Yugoslavian and Chinese heritage from his father's side as well as Scottish and Irish heritage from his mother's side.{{cite web |title=McLaren Racing's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri play 'Fact or Phish?' | Season 2 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qoj8bRhqhJ8&t=3m8s |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230925235448/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qoj8bRhqhJ8&t=3m8s |archive-date=25 September 2023 |access-date=25 September 2023 |website=YouTube| date=15 August 2023 }}{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdZiEqIlYyg |title=Oscar Piastri's Mom Tells Us What Makes Him Emotional and Becoming an F1 Twitter Icon |date=2024-08-05 |last=The Red Flags Podcast |access-date=2024-08-09 |via=YouTube}} He was privately educated at Haileybury College Melbourne and then Haileybury and Imperial Service College in England as a boarding pupil on a sports scholarship.{{Cite web |title=Oscar Piastri (OH 2019) wins Formula 3 World Championship |url=https://oha.org.au/oscar-piastri-oh-2019-wins-formula-3-world-championship/ |access-date=8 November 2023 |website=Old Haileyburians Association|date=14 September 2020 }}{{Cite web |date=23 October 2023 |title=Haileybury Scholarships |url=https://issuu.com/haileyburyuk/docs/scholars_brochure_low_res |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108005711/https://issuu.com/haileyburyuk/docs/scholars_brochure_low_res |archive-date=8 November 2023 |access-date=8 November 2023 |website=Issuu.com}}{{Cite web |date=12 July 2021 |title=Moving to Europe and taking titles: Oscar Piastri on the moments that made him |url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/lRHOb2XnvRWaFNGcrkaUM/moving-to-europe-and-taking-titles-oscar-piastri-on-the-moments-that-made |access-date=8 November 2023 |website=fiaformula2.com |archive-date=8 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231108005711/https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/lRHOb2XnvRWaFNGcrkaUM/moving-to-europe-and-taking-titles-oscar-piastri-on-the-moments-that-made |url-status=live }} Piastri's father served as Piastri's mechanic during Oscar's early racing years in Australia and is the founder and owner of HP Tuners, a vehicle diagnostics automotive software company.{{cite web |title=Behind the visor of Oscar Piastri |url=https://www.mclaren.com/racing/formula-1/2023/behind-the-visor-of-oscar-piastri/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230927102346/https://www.mclaren.com/racing/formula-1/2023/behind-the-visor-of-oscar-piastri/ |archive-date=27 September 2023 |access-date=27 September 2023 |website=McLaren}}

Piastri is a supporter of the Australian rules football team Richmond Tigers.{{Cite web |date=4 April 2023 |title=AFL 2023: Oscar Piastri's connection with Richmond Tigers' Hugo Ralphsmith |url=https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/the-tiger-who-raced-on-oscar-piastri-s-team-20230404-p5cxul.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205222009/https://amp.theage.com.au/sport/afl/the-tiger-who-raced-on-oscar-piastri-s-team-20230404-p5cxul.html |archive-date=5 February 2024 |access-date=5 February 2024 |website=The Age}} As well as supporting Australia's national cricket team, he follows the Delhi Capitals in the IPL, after a post on his X profile asking for recommendations of which team to support.{{Cite web |date=26 April 2024 |title=F1: Delhi Capitals Welcome Oscar Piastri As McLaren Driver Announces Support For IPL Team |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/racing/f1-delhi-capitals-welcome-oscar-piastri-as-mclaren-driver-announces-support-for-ipl-team-article-109629063 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240427070229/https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/racing/f1-delhi-capitals-welcome-oscar-piastri-as-mclaren-driver-announces-support-for-ipl-team-article-109629063 |archive-date=27 April 2024 |access-date=27 April 2024 |website=Times Now |language=en}} {{As of|2024|July}}, Piastri is dating Lily Zneimer, an engineering graduate whom he met during his schoolgoing years. The pair began dating the year before Piastri completed his education in 2019.{{cite web |last=Gera |first=Makena |date=2024-07-23 |title=Who Is Oscar Piastri's Girlfriend? All About Lily Zneimer |url=https://people.com/who-is-lily-zneimer-oscar-piatri-8598691 |website=People}}

Piastri started racing remote-controlled cars at a national level before beginning his karting career in 2011.{{Cite web |title=Young Aussie Oscar Piastri on the brink of F1 career |url=https://ilglobo.com/en/news/young-aussie-oscar-piastri-on-the-brink-of-f1-career-66564/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220307005931/https://ilglobo.com/en/news/young-aussie-oscar-piastri-on-the-brink-of-f1-career-66564/ |archive-date=7 March 2022 |access-date=5 December 2021 |website=Il Globo}}{{Citation |title=Oscar Piastri {{!}} 2020 F3 Champion, Alpine F1 Academy, F2 Debut Race Win & Renault F1 Dream Test! | date=4 May 2021 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th4W13lQL7k |language=en |access-date=13 June 2022 |archive-date=13 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220613111046/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th4W13lQL7k |url-status=live }} Having gone professional and competed in various Australian races and championships in 2014,{{Cite web |title=Oscar Piastri – Young Drivers |url=http://www.brdc.co.uk/Oscar-Piastri |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220713095904/http://www.brdc.co.uk/Oscar-Piastri |archive-date=13 July 2022 |access-date=21 December 2018 |website=British Racing Drivers' Club}} Piastri began competing in European and other CIK-FIA sanctioned karting championships with Ricky Flynn Motorsport the following year. He moved to the United Kingdom to further his racing career in 2016, finishing sixth in the 2016 World Championship in Bahrain.{{Cite web |date=2016 |title=OSCAR PIASTRI JOINS RICKY FLYNN MOTORSPORT IN 2016 |url=https://www.karting.net.au/oscar-piastri-joins-ricky-flynn-motorsport-in-2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220714231909/https://www.karting.net.au/oscar-piastri-joins-ricky-flynn-motorsport-in-2016 |archive-date=14 July 2022 |access-date=21 December 2018 |website=Karting.net.au}}{{Cite web |date=2016 |title=OSCAR PIASTRI SIXTH IN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP |url=https://www.karting.net.au/oscar-piastri-sixth-in-world-championship |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220713095622/https://www.karting.net.au/oscar-piastri-sixth-in-world-championship |archive-date=13 July 2022 |access-date=21 December 2018 |website=Karting.net.au}}{{Cite web |url=http://www.formulascout.com/scout-report-oscar-piastri/38005 |title=Scout Report: Oscar Piastri |last=Wood |first=Ida |date=30 August 2017 |website=Formula Scout |access-date=21 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220618095845/https://formulascout.com/scout-report-oscar-piastri/38005 |archive-date=18 June 2022 |url-status=live}}

File:Oscar Piastri - 2017 British F4 Knockhill (Sunday, R4) (cropped).jpg in 2017]]

In early 2016, Piastri landed his first major sponsorship, HP Tuners (founded and owned by his father), which helped fund his racing career. This was displayed on his racing suit and car during the GP3 Series, F3 and F2 season. Later in 2016, Piastri made his single-seater debut in selected rounds of the Formula 4 UAE Championship with Dragon F4, claiming two podiums to take sixth in the championship.{{Cite web |date=2016 |title=OSCAR PIASTRI JOINS DRAGON F4 FOR F4UAE CHAMPIONSHIP |url=https://www.f4uae.com/news-latest/95-oscar-piastri-joins-dragon-f4-for-f4uae-championship |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220713133512/https://www.f4uae.com/news-latest/95-oscar-piastri-joins-dragon-f4-for-f4uae-championship |archive-date=13 July 2022 |access-date=21 December 2018 |website=Formula 4 UAE Championship}} In September 2022, Red Bull Racing principal Christian Horner revealed that he missed a chance to sign Piastri to their junior team during his Formula 4 years.{{Cite web |date=21 September 2022 |title=Horner reveals regret at passing up chance to sign 'phenomenal' Piastri |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.horner-reveals-regret-at-passing-up-chance-to-sign-phenomenal-piastri.3d0PmDesiADFExIiJeAdmq.html |access-date=23 September 2022 |website=Formula 1 |language=en |archive-date=26 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221026192538/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.horner-reveals-regret-at-passing-up-chance-to-sign-phenomenal-piastri.3d0PmDesiADFExIiJeAdmq.htmlv |url-status=live }} In 2017, Piastri was named as part of the TRS Arden Junior Racing Team's line-up for the British F4 championship.{{Cite web |last=Jackson |first=Connor |date=8 February 2017 |title=TRS ARDEN ANNOUNCE 2017 ALL-YRDA BRITISH F4 LINE UP |url=https://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2017/02/trs-arden-announce-2017-yrda-british-f4-line/ |access-date=21 December 2018 |website=The Checkered Flag |archive-date=25 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211225121615/https://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2017/02/trs-arden-announce-2017-yrda-british-f4-line/ |url-status=live }} There he claimed six wins and six pole positions to finish as runner-up to Jamie Caroline.{{Cite web |date=22 May 2017 |title=BRITISH F4 THRILLS AT OULTON COME RAIN OR SHINE |url=http://www.brscc.co.uk/british-f4-thrills-oulton-come-rain-or-shine |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181221182529/http://www.brscc.co.uk/british-f4-thrills-oulton-come-rain-or-shine |archive-date=21 December 2018 |access-date=21 December 2018 |website=British Racing and Sports Car Club}}{{Cite web |date=2 October 2017 |title=Oscar Piastri runner-up in British F4 Championships |url=https://www.haileybury.com/news/oscar-piastri-runner-up-british-f4-championships |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190405210354/https://www.haileybury.com/news/oscar-piastri-runner-up-british-f4-championships |archive-date=5 April 2019 |access-date=21 December 2018 |website=Haileybury and Imperial Service College}}

File:Blancpain Gt Series Endurance Cup - Autodromo Nazionale di Monza - 22-04-2018 (41650514132).jpg in the 2018 Formula Renault Eurocup Championship]]

In 2018, Piastri made his debut in the championship, reuniting with Arden.{{Cite web |last=Wood |first=Ida |date=20 December 2017 |title=British F4 runner-up Oscar Piastri to step up to FR2.0 Eurocup with Arden Motorsport |url=http://www.formulascout.com/british-f4-runner-up-oscar-piastri-to-step-up-to-fr2-0-eurocup-with-arden-motorsport/39618 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220618095846/https://formulascout.com/british-f4-runner-up-oscar-piastri-to-step-up-to-fr2-0-eurocup-with-arden-motorsport/39618 |archive-date=18 June 2022 |access-date=21 December 2018 |website=Formula Scout}} Claiming three podiums, with a highest placed finish of second at the second race at Hockenheim, he finished the season ninth in the championship.{{Cite web |date=24 September 2018 |title=Double Podium for Piastri at Hockenheim Formula Renault Eurocup |url=https://www.arden-motorsport.com/press/double-podium-for-piastri-at-hockenheim-formula-renault-eurocup |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220715223510/https://www.arden-motorsport.com/press/double-podium-for-piastri-at-hockenheim-formula-renault-eurocup |archive-date=15 July 2022 |access-date=21 December 2018 |website=Arden Motorsport}} In December 2018, it was announced Piastri would switch to reigning team champions R-ace GP for the 2019 championship.{{Cite web |date=21 December 2018 |title=OSCAR PIASTRI SIGNS WITH FORMULA RENAULT CHAMPIONS |work=Auto Action |url=https://autoaction.com.au/2018/12/21/oscar-piastri-signs-with-formula-renault-champions |access-date=21 December 2018 |archive-date=8 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108120627/https://autoaction.com.au/2018/12/21/oscar-piastri-signs-with-formula-renault-champions |url-status=live |last1=Williams |first1=Bruce }} He claimed his first victory in the series at Silverstone{{Cite web |title=Maiden victory for Oscar Piastri at Silverstone |url=https://www.formulerenault.com/maiden-victory-for-oscar-piastri-at-silverstone.html?r=477 |website=Formule Renault |access-date=14 May 2019 |archive-date=25 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211225121629/https://www.formulerenault.com/maiden-victory-for-oscar-piastri-at-silverstone.html?r=477 |url-status=dead }} and repeated with a second win at the same venue a day later.{{Cite web |title=Silverstone double for Oscar Piastri |url=https://www.formulerenault.com/silverstone-double-for-oscar-piastri.html?r=477 |website=Formule Renault |access-date=14 May 2019 |archive-date=25 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211225121624/https://www.formulerenault.com/silverstone-double-for-oscar-piastri.html?r=477 |url-status=dead }} He became the first driver to win three races in 2019 after taking victory at Spa-Francorchamps in July,{{Cite web |title=Oscar Piastri takes care of business |url=https://www.formulerenault.com/oscar-piastri-takes-care-of-business.html?r=477 |archive-date=16 November 2021 |website=Formule Renault |access-date=14 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211116154848/https://www.formulerenault.com/oscar-piastri-takes-care-of-business.html?r=477 |url-status=dead }} and became the champion after taking a win and fourth place at the final round at Yas Marina.{{Cite web |title=The win for Victor Martins, the title for Oscar Piastri! |url=https://www.formulerenault.com/the-win-for-victor-martins-the-title-for-oscar-piastri.html?r=477 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211225121619/https://www.formulerenault.com/the-win-for-victor-martins-the-title-for-oscar-piastri.html?r=477 |archive-date=25 December 2021 |access-date=30 January 2020 |website=Formule Renault}}

File:Oscar Piastri Spa (cropped).jpg, 2019 Formula Renault Eurocup]]

In December 2018, Piastri took part in the GP3 Series post-season test at Yas Marina with Trident.{{efn|The GP3 Series merged with the FIA Formula 3 European Championship to form the FIA Formula 3 Championship in {{FIAF3|2019}}.{{Cite web |url=https://www.autosport.com/fia-f3/news/new-fia-f3-car-will-be-more-difficult-to-drive-than-gp3-machine-5283418/5283418/ |title=New FIA F3 car will be 'more difficult to drive' than GP3 machine |last1=Benyon |first1=Jack |last2=Evans |first2=David |date=4 February 2019 |website=Autosport |publisher=Motorsport Network |access-date=15 April 2025 |issn=0269-946X |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250403190839/https://www.autosport.com/fia-f3/news/new-fia-f3-car-will-be-more-difficult-to-drive-than-gp3-machine-5283418/5283418/ |archive-date=3 April 2025 |url-status=live}}}}{{Cite web |date=28 November 2018 |title=OSCAR PIASTRI TO TEST GP3 IN ABU DHABI |work=Auto Action |url=https://autoaction.com.au/2018/11/28/oscar-piastri-to-test-gp3-in-abu-dhabi |access-date=21 December 2018 |archive-date=5 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190405211038/https://autoaction.com.au/2018/11/28/oscar-piastri-to-test-gp3-in-abu-dhabi |url-status=live |last1=Williams |first1=Bruce }} In October 2019, Piastri joined the post-season test with reigning FIA Formula 3 team champions Prema Racing.{{Cite web |last=Benyon |first=Jack |date=18 October 2019 |title=Prema names F3 post-season test line-up |url=https://www.motorsport.com/fia-formula-3-championship/news/prema-valencia-test-lineup/4559601/ |access-date=18 October 2019 |website=Motorsport.com |publisher=Motorsport Network |archive-date=7 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200107092855/https://www.motorsport.com/fia-formula-3-championship/news/prema-valencia-test-lineup/4559601/ |url-status=live }} In January 2020, the Italian outfit signed Piastri to contest the upcoming season,{{Cite web |date=24 January 2020 |title=Piastri completes PREMA line-up for 2020 |url=http://www.fiaformula3.com/News/2020/01_January/Piastri-completes-PREMA-line-up-for-2020/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200126203445/http://www.fiaformula3.com/News/2020/1_January/Piastri-completes-PREMA-line-up-for-2020/ |archive-date=26 January 2020 |access-date=27 January 2020 |website=FIA Formula 3}} alongside Logan Sargeant and 2019 Formula Regional European champion Frederik Vesti. Piastri started third on the grid for his debut race at the Red Bull Ring.{{Cite web |date=3 July 2020 |title=2020 Round 1 post-Qualifying press conference |url=https://www.fiaformula3.com/Latest/3tgITLErcR2zAiXGm2Y30i/2020-round-1-post-qualifying-press-conference |access-date=23 September 2022 |website=FIA Formula 3 |language=en}} He collided with pole-sitter Sebastián Fernández at the first corner but avoided damage and went on to take victory.{{Cite web |last=Suttill |first=Josh |date=4 July 2020 |title=Oscar Piastri dominates FIA F3 opener, Alex Peroni P3 on comeback |url=https://formulascout.com/oscar-piastri-dominates-fia-f3-opener-alex-peroni-p3-on-comeback/64087 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220505060822/https://formulascout.com/oscar-piastri-dominates-fia-f3-opener-alex-peroni-p3-on-comeback/64087 |archive-date=5 May 2022 |access-date=26 December 2020 |website=Formula Scout}} He then stated that "he thought [his] first Formula 3 race had ended in the first 10 seconds."{{Cite web|last=Wood|first=Ida|date=4 July 2020|title=Piastri thought debut F3 race had ended "in first 10 seconds"|url=https://formulascout.com/piastri-thought-debut-f3-race-had-ended-in-first-10-seconds/64100|access-date=23 September 2022|website=Formula Scout|language=en-GB|archive-date=23 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923094447/https://formulascout.com/piastri-thought-debut-f3-race-had-ended-in-first-10-seconds/64100|url-status=live}} Piastri took three consecutive second-place finishes at both Hungaroring races{{Cite web|title=Piastri continues his championship charge in Budapest|date=19 July 2020|url=https://oscarpiastri.com/news/2020-07-19-piastri-continues-his-championship-charge-in-budapest|access-date=23 September 2022|website=oscarpiastri.com|archive-date=23 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230923143300/https://oscarpiastri.com/news/2020-07-19-piastri-continues-his-championship-charge-in-budapest|url-status=live}} and the first Silverstone feature race, before his first retirement of the season came at the following Silverstone sprint race when a stuck-open DRS forced him to withdraw.{{Cite web |last=Waring |first=Bethonie |date=2 August 2020 |title=Smolyar holds off Beckmann to take maiden FIA F3 victory at Silverstone |url=https://formulascout.com/smolyar-holds-off-beckmann-to-take-maiden-fia-f3-victory-at-silverstone/65591 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226081427/https://formulascout.com/smolyar-holds-off-beckmann-to-take-maiden-fia-f3-victory-at-silverstone/65591 |archive-date=26 December 2021 |access-date=26 December 2020 |website=Formula Scout}} Teammate Sargeant took the lead of the championship from Piastri at the second Silverstone feature race after Piastri struggled with reliability issues in qualifying.{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=Peter |date=8 August 2020 |title=Sargeant takes maiden FIA F3 win and points lead at Silverstone |url=https://formulascout.com/sargeant-takes-lights-to-flag-maiden-fia-f3-win-at-silverstone/65948 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226081436/https://formulascout.com/sargeant-takes-lights-to-flag-maiden-fia-f3-win-at-silverstone/65948 |archive-date=26 December 2021 |access-date=26 December 2020 |website=Formula Scout}} Piastri started fifth for the sprint race in Barcelona, but overtook multiple cars to take the lead before the end of the first lap. He held his position to take his second victory.{{Cite web |last=Woollard |first=Craig |date=16 August 2020 |title=Piastri uses great start to win FIA F3 race two at Barcelona |url=https://formulascout.com/piastri-uses-great-start-to-win-fia-f3-race-two-at-barcelona/66423 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226081431/https://formulascout.com/piastri-uses-great-start-to-win-fia-f3-race-two-at-barcelona/66423 |archive-date=26 December 2021 |access-date=26 December 2020 |website=Formula Scout}}

Piastri reclaimed the championship lead after finishing fifth at the following Spa-Francorchamps feature race,{{Cite web |last=Waring |first=Bethonie |date=29 August 2020 |title=Trident's Lirim Zendeli converts pole to maiden F3 win at Spa |url=https://formulascout.com/tridents-lirim-zendeli-converts-pole-to-maiden-f3-win-at-spa/67174 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226081453/https://formulascout.com/tridents-lirim-zendeli-converts-pole-to-maiden-f3-win-at-spa/67174 |archive-date=26 December 2021 |access-date=26 December 2020 |website=Formula Scout}} but dropped back again after being penalised for an illegal overtake in the sprint race, which Sargeant won.{{Cite web |last=Suttill |first=Josh |date=30 August 2020 |title=Spa F3: Sargeant wins sprint race to reclaim points lead |url=https://www.motorsport.com/fia-f3/news/spa-sprint-race-sargeant-piastri/4865540/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220505161637/https://www.motorsport.com/fia-f3/news/spa-sprint-race-sargeant-piastri/4865540/ |archive-date=5 May 2022 |access-date=26 December 2020 |website=Motorsport.com}} Piastri was penalised in qualifying at Monza for impeding Jake Hughes and started the feature race in 15th place.{{Cite web |last=Woollard |first=Craig |date=4 September 2020 |title=Lawson promoted to FIA F3 pole after Monza qualifying penalties |url=https://formulascout.com/lawson-promoted-to-fia-f3-pole-after-monza-qualifying-penalties/67636 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220505052608/https://formulascout.com/lawson-promoted-to-fia-f3-pole-after-monza-qualifying-penalties/67636 |archive-date=5 May 2022 |access-date=26 December 2020 |website=Formula Scout}} He charged to third place by the end of the race, benefiting from Sargeant being involved in a collision, to retake the championship lead.{{Cite web |last=Woollard |first=Craig |date=5 September 2020 |title=Piastri: recovery drive to FIA F3 points lead at Monza "a lot of fun" |url=https://formulascout.com/piastri-recovery-drive-to-fia-f3-points-lead-at-monza-a-lot-of-fun/67670 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226081454/https://formulascout.com/piastri-recovery-drive-to-fia-f3-points-lead-at-monza-a-lot-of-fun/67670 |archive-date=26 December 2021 |access-date=26 December 2020 |website=Formula Scout}} Piastri retired from the sprint race after he was hit by Clément Novalak, but was also issued a five-place grid penalty for the next race for earlier forcing David Beckmann off the track.{{Cite web|last=Woollard|first=Craig|date=7 September 2022|title=Prema title contenders given Mugello grid drops among F3 penalties|url=https://formulascout.com/prema-title-contenders-given-mugello-grid-drops-among-f3-penalties/67732|access-date=23 September 2022|website=Formula Scout|language=en-GB|archive-date=26 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226081459/https://formulascout.com/prema-title-contenders-given-mugello-grid-drops-among-f3-penalties/67732|url-status=live}} Despite his retirement, Piastri maintained the lead of the championship after his teammates collided with each other.{{Cite web |last=Woollard |first=Craig |date=7 September 2020 |title=Prema title contenders given Mugello grid drops among F3 penalties |url=https://formulascout.com/prema-title-contenders-given-mugello-grid-drops-among-f3-penalties/67732 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226081459/https://formulascout.com/prema-title-contenders-given-mugello-grid-drops-among-f3-penalties/67732 |archive-date=26 December 2021 |access-date=26 December 2020 |website=Formula Scout}} Piastri lined up 16th on the grid for the final feature race at the Mugello Circuit{{Cite web|last=Woollard|first=Craig|date=11 September 2022|title=Zendeli takes pole for Mugello F3 finale, Piastri to start 16th|url=https://formulascout.com/zendeli-takes-pole-for-mugello-f3-finale-piastri-to-start-16th/67895|access-date=23 September 2022|website=Formula Scout|language=en-GB}} and failed to score points after finishing 11th.{{Cite web|last=Woollard|first=Craig|date=11 September 2022|title=Sargeant 'has nothing to lose' in possible FIA F3 title decider|url=https://formulascout.com/sargeant-has-nothing-to-lose-in-possible-fia-f3-title-decider/67953|access-date=23 September 2022|website=Formula Scout|language=en-GB|archive-date=23 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923094442/https://formulascout.com/sargeant-has-nothing-to-lose-in-possible-fia-f3-title-decider/67953|url-status=live}} Title rival Sargeant finished sixth, leaving both drivers tied on 160 points going into the final race.{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=Peter |date=12 September 2020 |title=Vesti wins Mugello FIA F3 thriller, title rivals tied on points |url=https://formulascout.com/vesti-wins-mugello-fia-f3-thriller-title-rivals-tied-on-points/67992 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226081448/https://formulascout.com/vesti-wins-mugello-fia-f3-thriller-title-rivals-tied-on-points/67992 |archive-date=26 December 2021 |access-date=26 December 2020 |website=Formula Scout}} Sargeant started the sprint race six places ahead of Piastri, but was eliminated after a collision on the first lap. Piastri's only remaining title rival, Théo Pourchaire, was unable to bridge the points gap and Piastri finished seventh to claim the championship title, three points ahead of Pourchaire and four ahead of Sargeant.{{Cite web |last=Suttill |first=Josh |date=13 September 2020 |title=Mugello F3: Piastri wins 2020 title as Lawson dominates season finale |url=https://www.autosport.com/f3/news/152103/piastri-wins-f3-title-as-lawson-dominates-finale |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224234358/https://www.autosport.com/f3/news/152103/piastri-wins-f3-title-as-lawson-dominates-finale |archive-date=24 February 2021 |access-date=26 December 2020 |website=Autosport}}{{Cite web |title=Twitter |url=https://mobile.twitter.com/FIAFormula3/status/1305071622353825795 |access-date=13 September 2020 |website=mobile.twitter.com |archive-date=26 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226081437/https://mobile.twitter.com/fiaformula3/status/1305071622353825795 |url-status=live }}

File:2021 British Grand Prix (51349300361).jpg during the 2021 Silverstone Formula 2 round.]]

In December 2020, Piastri announced that he would continue with Prema Racing into Formula 2, replacing the departing Mick Schumacher and partnering Ferrari Driver Academy member Robert Shwartzman for the {{F2|2021}} season.{{Cite web |date=1 December 2020 |title=Oscar Piastri confirms F2 drive with leading team Prema for 2021 |url=https://wwos.nine.com.au/motorsport/oscar-piastri-prema-f2-drive-for-2021-mark-webber-formula-one-renault-sport-academy/9be8b489-2f44-42e7-8c6d-3175a814d12d |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226082938/https://wwos.nine.com.au/motorsport/oscar-piastri-prema-f2-drive-for-2021-mark-webber-formula-one-renault-sport-academy/9be8b489-2f44-42e7-8c6d-3175a814d12d |archive-date=26 December 2021 |access-date=27 January 2020 |website=Nine's Wide World of Sports}} Piastri finished fifth in his debut race. In the second race, Piastri started from sixth and made up places before overtaking fellow Alpine junior Zhou Guanyu on the final lap to take the lead, claiming his first Formula 2 race win.{{Cite web |date=27 March 2021 |title=SPRINT RACE 2: Piastri pulls off masterclass in Sakhir to take maiden F2 win over Zhou |url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/NjupuGLC0HWnD3FflpHWl/sprint-race-2-piastri-pulls-off-masterclass-in-sakhir-to-take-maiden-f2-win |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923103359/https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/NjupuGLC0HWnD3FflpHWl/sprint-race-2-piastri-pulls-off-masterclass-in-sakhir-to-take-maiden-f2-win |archive-date=23 September 2022 |access-date=23 September 2022 |website=FIA Formula 2 |language=en}} Piastri started the feature race from eighth place but passed multiple cars to take the lead by lap 13 of 32. He was later forced into retirement after making contact with Dan Ticktum and spinning with two laps remaining.{{Cite web |date=28 March 2021 |title=Winning debut for Piastri |url=https://oscarpiastri.com/news/2021-03-28-winning-debut-for-piastri |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230122100929/https://oscarpiastri.com/news/2021-03-28-winning-debut-for-piastri |archive-date=22 January 2023 |access-date=23 September 2022 |website=oscarpiastri.com}} Piastri took consecutive second-place finishes at the Monaco round to take second place in the championship standings behind Zhou.{{Cite web|title=Super Saturday for Piastri on the streets of Monaco|date=22 May 2021|url=https://oscarpiastri.com/news/2021-05-22-super-saturday-for-piastri-on-the-streets-of-monaco|access-date=23 September 2022|website=oscarpiastri.com|archive-date=23 September 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230923143300/https://oscarpiastri.com/news/2021-05-22-super-saturday-for-piastri-on-the-streets-of-monaco|url-status=live}} Piastri retired from the first sprint race in Baku after a collision on the first lap, but finished second in the feature race.{{Cite web |date=8 June 2021 |title='I didn't have the experience of where to brake' – Piastri on how the Sprint Race 1 retirement affected his weekend |url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/490yohGXOKTjBJmecvJPxN/i-didnt-have-the-experience-of-where-to-brake-piastri-on-how-the-sprint-race |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923103404/https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/490yohGXOKTjBJmecvJPxN/i-didnt-have-the-experience-of-where-to-brake-piastri-on-how-the-sprint-race |archive-date=23 September 2022 |access-date=23 September 2022 |website=FIA Formula 2 |language=en}} He claimed pole position at Silverstone,{{Cite web |date=16 July 2021 |title=QUALIFYING: Piastri dominates in Silverstone to take maiden pole |url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/6TGiSQygPYCRM0arL1hwEM/qualifying-piastri-dominates-in-silverstone-to-take-maiden-pole |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114090819/https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/6TGiSQygPYCRM0arL1hwEM/qualifying-piastri-dominates-in-silverstone-to-take-maiden-pole |archive-date=14 January 2022 |access-date=23 September 2022 |website=FIA Formula 2 |language=en}} and took the lead of the championship after finishing sixth in the first sprint race. At the conclusion of the fourth round, he held the championship lead by five points over Zhou.{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Sam |date=18 July 2021 |title=Zhou wins the F2 feature race at Silverstone |url=https://formulascout.com/zhou-wins-the-f2-feature-race-at-silverstone/81484 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211213192300/https://formulascout.com/zhou-wins-the-f2-feature-race-at-silverstone/81484 |archive-date=13 December 2021 |access-date=27 July 2021 |website=Formula Scout}}{{Cite web |date=26 July 2022 |title=Piastri's Guest Column: We can be a pretty dominant force when we get it all together |url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/4zqIpoUVagNBpnQDSUtBNT/piastris-guest-column-we-can-be-a-pretty-dominant-force-when-we-get-it-all |access-date=23 September 2022 |website=FIA Formula 2 |language=en}}

At Monza, Piastri took his first feature win in the series which included a battle on lap 25 with Zhou,{{Cite web |date=12 September 2022 |title=FEATURE RACE: Piastri triumphs over Zhou in Monza to win for the first time on a Sunday |url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/68qdLSl47HmpzJnicmTsIu/feature-race-piastri-triumphs-over-zhou-in-monza-to-win-for-the-first-time |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211121084704/https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/68qdLSl47HmpzJnicmTsIu/feature-race-piastri-triumphs-over-zhou-in-monza-to-win-for-the-first-time |archive-date=21 November 2021 |access-date=23 September 2022 |website=FIA Formula 2 |language=en}} and increased his championship lead with another pole and win at Sochi.{{Cite web |date=26 September 2022 |title=FEATURE RACE: Piastri extends Championship lead with Sochi victory ahead of Pourchaire |url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/2zT3Sgk1SmkY1aNlgwnss4/feature-race-piastri-extends-championship-lead-with-sochi-victory-ahead-of |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211121091716/https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/2zT3Sgk1SmkY1aNlgwnss4/feature-race-piastri-extends-championship-lead-with-sochi-victory-ahead-of |archive-date=21 November 2021 |access-date=23 September 2022 |website=FIA Formula 2 |language=en}} Piastri became the second driver that season after Jüri Vips to win two races on the same weekend, finishing first in Jeddah's second sprint race{{Cite web |date=4 December 2021 |title=SPRINT RACE 2: Piastri closes in on the title with victory over Viscaal in Jeddah |url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/5wRq6hIsWVJiz1uo3efW9N/sprint-race-2-piastri-closes-in-on-the-title-with-victory-over-viscaal-in |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412045958/https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/5wRq6hIsWVJiz1uo3efW9N/sprint-race-2-piastri-closes-in-on-the-title-with-victory-over-viscaal-in |archive-date=12 April 2022 |access-date=23 September 2022 |website=FIA Formula 2 |language=en}} and being in the lead at the time the feature race was aborted.{{Cite web |date=5 December 2022 |title=Piastri takes half-point win in red flagged Feature Race, following multiple incidents |url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/5Q4tXJn5fhig4bCnto8nml/piastri-takes-half-point-win-in-red-flagged-feature-race-following-multiple |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412171644/https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/5Q4tXJn5fhig4bCnto8nml/piastri-takes-half-point-win-in-red-flagged-feature-race-following-multiple |archive-date=12 April 2022 |access-date=23 September 2022 |website=FIA Formula 2 |language=en}} The Australian clinched the title with a podium in race one at Yas Marina, thus becoming the third driver to win the championship in their rookie season.{{Cite web |date=11 December 2021 |title=SPRINT RACE 1: Piastri crowned F2 champion as Daruvala wins on track in Yas Marina |url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/2y78sTecfS0DIwxyUZIb6m/sprint-race-1-piastri-crowned-f2-champion-as-daruvala-wins-on-track-in-yas |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401054620/https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/2y78sTecfS0DIwxyUZIb6m/sprint-race-1-piastri-crowned-f2-champion-as-daruvala-wins-on-track-in-yas |archive-date=1 April 2022 |access-date=23 September 2022 |website=FIA Formula 2 |language=en}} He capped off his season with a win in the feature race, his fourth in a row, which meant that Piastri had won six races, more than any other driver that season.{{Cite web |date=12 December 2021 |title=FEATURE RACE: Piastri beats Zhou to finish his title-winning season with a victory at Yas Marina |url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/yNvyqGSwxVt5GAsg1e0Id/feature-race-piastri-beats-zhou-to-finish-his-title-winning-season-with-a |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220401191318/https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/yNvyqGSwxVt5GAsg1e0Id/feature-race-piastri-beats-zhou-to-finish-his-title-winning-season-with-a |archive-date=1 April 2022 |access-date=23 September 2022 |website=FIA Formula 2 |language=en}} With his championship, Piastri joined an illustrious company of Nico Rosberg, Lewis Hamilton, Nico Hülkenberg, Charles Leclerc, and George Russell, as the only drivers to win the GP2/F2 title in their rookie seasons. He also became just the fifth driver after Hamilton, Hülkenberg, Leclerc and Russell to win the GP3/F3 title, and then the GP2/F2 title the following year, and the first driver in history to win Formula Renault, Formula Three and Formula Two—or equivalent—championships in successive seasons.{{Cite web |title=OSCAR'S AWARDS: The stunning stats behind Piastri's stellar junior career as he gets set for F1 debut |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.oscars-awards-the-stunning-stats-behind-piastris-stellar-junior-career-as-he.7huGxTApYv5H3Wu2PeqwBx.html |access-date=24 September 2023 |website=Formula 1 |language=en}}

File:Oscar Piastri Yas Marina Test 2021.jpg and Alpine as part of the Alpine Academy.{{efn|Known until 2021 as the Renault Sport Academy.{{Cite web |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/guanyu-zhou-spearheads-five-driver-alpine-academy-line-up-for-2021.6t6Ls79qFgitO7v6j0RSZ2 |title=Guanyu Zhou spearheads five-driver Alpine Academy line-up for 2021 |date=10 February 2021 |website=Formula 1 |publisher=Formula One Group |access-date=23 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250214233352/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/guanyu-zhou-spearheads-five-driver-alpine-academy-line-up-for-2021.6t6Ls79qFgitO7v6j0RSZ2 |archive-date=14 February 2025 |url-status=live}}|name=RSA}} |alt=Piastri driving the Alpine A521 at 2021 Formula One post-season testing]]

In January 2020, three months after clinching the Formula Renault Eurocup, Piastri became a member of the Renault Sport Academy.{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/articles/single-seaters/renault-finalises-2020-academy-plans-along-with-new-driver-announcement/ |url-access=registration |title=Renault finalises 2020 academy plans along with new driver announcement |last=Williams-Smith |first=Jake |date=28 January 2020 |magazine=Motor Sport |access-date=23 April 2025 |issn=0027-2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210802115456/https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/articles/single-seaters/renault-finalises-2020-academy-plans-along-with-new-driver-announcement |archive-date=2 August 2021 |url-status=live}} He conducted his first test with Renault upon winning the FIA Formula 3 Championship that year, completing nearly {{convert|500|km|mi|abbr=on}} in the R.S.18 at Sakhir.{{Cite magazine |url=https://autoaction.com.au/2020/10/31/piastri-completes-first-f1-test-in-bahrain |title=Piastri completes first F1 test in Bahrain |last=Williams |first=Bruce |date=31 October 2020 |magazine=Auto Action |access-date=31 October 2020 |issn=2204-9924 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101134813/https://autoaction.com.au/2020/10/31/piastri-completes-first-f1-test-in-bahrain |archive-date=1 November 2020 |url-status=live}} He retained his place at the re-branded Alpine Academy in 2021, for whom he tested the A521 at the Yas Marina post-season test,{{Cite web |url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/de-vries-fastest-on-first-day-of-post-season-abu-dhabi-test/6884875/ |title=De Vries fastest on first day of F1 post-season Abu Dhabi test |last=Smith |first=Luke |date=14 December 2021 |website=Autosport |publisher=Motorsport Network |access-date=23 April 2025 |issn=0269-946X |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240527064348/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/de-vries-fastest-on-first-day-of-post-season-abu-dhabi-test/6884875/ |archive-date=27 May 2024 |url-status=live}} as well as the R.S.18 again at Silverstone and Monza.{{Cite web |url=https://www.nine.com.au/sport/motorsport/oscar-piastri-silverstone-f1-test-renault-alpine-20210525-p5isvj.html |title=Australia's Oscar Piastri expected to take part in Formula One test at Silverstone tonight |last=Graham |first=Brett |date=25 May 2021 |website=Nine's Wide World of Sports |publisher=Nine Network |access-date=23 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250424202317/https://www.nine.com.au/sport/motorsport/oscar-piastri-silverstone-f1-test-renault-alpine-20210525-p5isvj.html |archive-date=24 April 2025 |url-status=live}}{{Cite magazine |url=https://autoaction.com.au/2023/08/31/piastris-history-with-monza |title=Piastri's history with Monza |last=Neal |first=Timothy |date=31 August 2023 |magazine=Auto Action |access-date=23 April 2025 |issn=2204-9924 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250424202602/https://autoaction.com.au/2023/08/31/piastris-history-with-monza |archive-date=24 April 2025 |url-status=live}}

After his FIA Formula 2 title victory, Piastri was appointed the reserve driver of Alpine for their {{F1|2022}} campaign, amidst links to an Alfa Romeo move;{{Cite web |url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/alpine-no-shootout-between-alonso-piastri-for-2023-f1-seat/6848999/ |title=Alpine: No shootout between Alonso, Piastri for 2023 F1 seat |last=Smith |first=Luke |date=4 December 2021 |website=Autosport |publisher=Motorsport Network |access-date=23 April 2025 |issn=0269-946X |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240416210807/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/alpine-no-shootout-between-alonso-piastri-for-2023-f1-seat/6848999/ |archive-date=16 April 2024 |url-status=live}} he was also made available in the role for McLaren following an agreement between the two teams.{{Cite web |url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/piastri-joins-pool-of-mclaren-f1-reserves-for-2022-season/8930177/ |title=Piastri joins pool of McLaren F1 reserves for 2022 season |last=Smith |first=Luke |date=12 March 2022 |website=Autosport |publisher=Motorsport Network |access-date=3 September 2022 |issn=0269-946X |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240414183830/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/piastri-joins-pool-of-mclaren-f1-reserves-for-2022-season/8930177/ |archive-date=14 April 2024 |url-status=live}} He completed around {{convert|3000|km|mi|abbr=on}} of further private tests in the A521 throughout the season—part of an "intense" training programme.{{Cite web |url=https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/alpine-f1-boss-wishes-piastri-had-a-bit-more-integrity/ |title=Alpine F1 boss wishes Piastri had 'a bit more integrity' |last=Mitchell-Malm |first=Scott |date=26 August 2022 |website=The Race |publisher=The Race Media |access-date=23 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240624074007/https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/alpine-f1-boss-wishes-piastri-had-a-bit-more-integrity/ |archive-date=24 June 2024 |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/alpine-intense-piastri-f1-reserve-role/9855692/ |title=Alpine outlines "intense" Piastri F1 reserve role |last=van Leeuwen |first=Andrew |date=13 April 2022 |website=Motorsport.com |publisher=Motorsport Network |access-date=23 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241013050351/https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/alpine-intense-piastri-f1-reserve-role/9855692/ |archive-date=13 October 2024 |url-status=live}} Prior to the {{F1GP|2022|São Paulo}}, he completed a private two-day test for McLaren at Paul Ricard in the MCL35M, before entering post-season testing in the MCL36;{{Cite magazine |url=https://autoaction.com.au/2022/11/13/oscar-piastri-set-for-early-mclaren-debut |title=Oscar Piastri set for early McLaren debut |last=Vasconcelos |first=Luis |date=13 November 2022 |magazine=Auto Action |access-date=23 April 2025 |issn=2204-9924 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250424201925/https://autoaction.com.au/2022/11/13/oscar-piastri-set-for-early-mclaren-debut |archive-date=24 April 2025 |url-status=live}} he conducted his final rookie test with the team across two days at Barcelona-Catalunya.{{Cite web |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/mclaren-rookie-piastri-ramps-up-2023-prep-as-he-hits-the-track-in-barcelona.1cYJEHUEfdKywoZSsAgNoH |title=McLaren rookie Piastri ramps up 2023 prep as he hits the track in Barcelona |date=2 February 2023 |website=Formula 1 |publisher=Formula One Group |access-date=23 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250218053335/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/mclaren-rookie-piastri-ramps-up-2023-prep-as-he-hits-the-track-in-barcelona.1cYJEHUEfdKywoZSsAgNoH |archive-date=18 February 2025 |url-status=live}}

File:FIA F1 Austria 2022 Nr. 14 Alonso (misc).jpg falsely claimed Piastri had signed for them in 2022, leading to a widely publicised contract dispute.|alt=Fernando Alonso driving the Alpine A522 at the 2022 Austrian Grand Prix, viewed in a window's reflection]]

In June 2022, Piastri was offered a seat with Williams for {{F1|2023}} on a two-year loan from Alpine, who were expected to retain Esteban Ocon and Fernando Alonso.{{Cite web |url=https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/alpine-piastri-wrong-to-snub-williams-doesnt-share-values/ |title=Alpine: Piastri wrong to snub Williams, doesn't share values |last=Mitchell-Malm |first=Scott |date=11 September 2022 |website=The Race |publisher=The Race Media |access-date=23 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241014020102/https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/alpine-piastri-wrong-to-snub-williams-doesnt-share-values/ |archive-date=14 October 2024 |url-status=live}} In August, Alonso announced that he would replace the retiring Sebastian Vettel at Aston Martin.{{Cite web |url=https://www.goodwood.com/grr/f1/alonso-to-replace-vettel-at-aston-martin-f1/ |title=Alonso to replace Vettel at Aston Martin F1 |last=Miles |first=Ben |date=1 August 2022 |website=Goodwood Road & Racing |publisher=Goodwood House |access-date=23 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240806073904/https://www.goodwood.com/grr/f1/alonso-to-replace-vettel-at-aston-martin-f1/ |archive-date=6 August 2024 |url-status=live}} Alpine then announced that Piastri would be his replacement, in a press release absent of comments from Piastri himself.{{Cite web |url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/oscar-piastri-alpine-2023-alonso/10347858/ |title=Piastri to make F1 debut with Alpine in 2023 replacing Alonso |last=Noble |first=Jonathan |date=2 August 2022 |website=Motorsport.com |publisher=Motorsport Network |access-date=2 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220802161942/https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/oscar-piastri-alpine-2023-alonso/10347858/ |archive-date=2 August 2022 |url-status=live}} He rejected their announcement two hours later via Twitter, stating that he had not signed a contract and would not be driving for them in 2023. Team principal Otmar Szafnauer criticised his actions and "integrity as a human being", stating that he expected loyalty from Piastri and further threatened to take legal action.{{Cite news |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-14/oscar-piastri-f1-move-mclaren-reveals-major-issues-alpine/101321218 |title=Oscar Piastri's reported F1 move to McLaren reveals major issues at Alpine |last=Doyle |first=Michael |date=13 August 2022 |work=ABC News |publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation |access-date=23 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250117210112/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-14/oscar-piastri-f1-move-mclaren-reveals-major-issues-alpine/101321218 |archive-date=17 January 2025 |url-status=live}}{{Cite news |url=https://au.sports.yahoo.com/f1-formula-one-2022-oscar-piastri-alpine-contract-potential-high-court-action-035444736.html |title=Oscar Piastri at centre of Alpine court bombshell amid messy F1 saga |last=Reid |first=Andrew |date=9 August 2022 |work=Yahoo Sports |publisher=Yahoo |access-date=26 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240910134229/https://au.sports.yahoo.com/web/20240910134229/https://au.sports.yahoo.com/f1-formula-one-2022-oscar-piastri-alpine-contract-potential-high-court-action-035444736.html |archive-date=10 September 2024 |url-status=live}} It soon emerged that he was instead in talks with McLaren.{{Cite web |url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/why-piastris-attempt-to-join-mclaren-carries-risky-implications/10351075/ |title=Why Piastri's attempt to join McLaren carries implications of risk |last=Cooper |first=Adam |date=9 August 2022 |website=Autosport |publisher=Motorsport Network |access-date=23 April 2025 |issn=0269-946X |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240226000626/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/why-piastris-attempt-to-join-mclaren-carries-risky-implications/10351075/ |archive-date=26 February 2024 |url-status=live}}

{{quote box|quote=I understand that, without my agreement, [Alpine] have put out a press release late this afternoon that I am driving for them next year. This is wrong and I have not signed a contract with Alpine for {{F1|2023}}. I will not be driving for Alpine next year.|source=—Piastri via Twitter, denying the Alpine press release two hours later{{Cite web |url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/piastri-denies-he-has-signed-with-alpine-to-race-in-f1-in-2023/10347898/ |title=Piastri denies he has signed with Alpine to race in F1 in 2023 |last1=Duncan |first1=Lewis |last2=Noble |first2=Jonathan |date=2 August 2022 |website=Autosport |publisher=Motorsport Network |access-date=23 April 2025 |issn=0269-946X |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240811113945/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/piastri-denies-he-has-signed-with-alpine-to-race-in-f1-in-2023/10347898/ |archive-date=11 August 2024 |url-status=live}}|width=30%|align=left|fontsize=85%}}

A hearing of the FIA Contract Recognition Board (CRB) commenced four weeks later to determine whether Piastri was contracted to Alpine, or if he was a free agent—victory for Alpine could have obligated Piastri to either fulfil the contract for 2023, or required an interested team to activate a release clause for his services.{{Cite web |url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/how-crb-decision-will-decide-piastris-f1-fate/10359998/ |title=How CRB decision will decide Piastri's F1 fate |last=Cooper |first=Adam |date=29 August 2022 |website=Autosport |publisher=Motorsport Network |access-date=29 August 2022 |issn=0269-946X |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220829084729/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/how-crb-decision-will-decide-piastris-f1-fate/10359998/ |archive-date=29 August 2022 |url-status=live}} Prior to the {{F1GP|2022|Dutch}}, the CRB ruled against Alpine, followed by an immediate announcement that Piastri would instead join McLaren.{{Cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/62767046 |title=Oscar Piastri to drive for McLaren after Alpine lose contract appeal |last=Benson |first=Andrew |date=2 September 2022 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |access-date=2 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902135853/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/62767046 |archive-date=2 September 2022 |url-status=live}} In their final judgment, the CRB revealed that Piastri had signed his McLaren contract almost a month prior to the Alpine announcement—4 July, the day after the {{F1GP|2022|British}}.{{Cite web |url=https://the-race.com/formula-1/ruling-reveals-piastri-signed-mclaren-f1-deal-after-british-gp/ |title=Ruling reveals Piastri signed McLaren F1 deal after British GP |last=Mitchell-Malm |first=Scott |date=2 September 2022 |website=The Race |publisher=The Race Media |access-date=2 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902141558/https://the-race.com/formula-1/ruling-reveals-piastri-signed-mclaren-f1-deal-after-british-gp/ |archive-date=2 September 2022 |url-status=live}} He was initially only guaranteed a reserve role, prior to the termination of Daniel Ricciardo in the week before the CRB hearing.{{Cite web |url=https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/how-mclaren-did-its-piastri-f1-deal-and-what-alpine-knew/ |title=How McLaren did its Piastri F1 deal – and what Alpine knew |last=Mitchell-Malm |first=Scott |date=2 September 2022 |website=The Race |publisher=The Race Media |access-date=2 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008234848/https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/how-mclaren-did-its-piastri-f1-deal-and-what-alpine-knew/ |archive-date=8 October 2024 |url-status=live}} Piastri later claimed a "breakdown in trust" between him and Alpine was behind his decision to leave.{{Cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/sep/04/oscar-piastri-says-alpine-mclaren-f1-drama-bizarre-and-frankly-upsetting |title=Oscar Piastri says Alpine-McLaren F1 drama 'bizarre and frankly upsetting' |date=4 September 2022 |work=The Guardian |publisher=Guardian Media Group |access-date=26 April 2025 |issn=1756-3224 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221129051116/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/sep/04/oscar-piastri-says-alpine-mclaren-f1-drama-bizarre-and-frankly-upsetting |archive-date=29 November 2022 |url-status=live}}

File:FIA F1 Austria 2023 Nr. 81 (1).jpg in {{F1|2023}}.|alt=Piastri driving the McLaren MCL60 at the 2023 Austrian Grand Prix]]

Piastri signed for McLaren in {{F1|2023}}, replacing Daniel Ricciardo to partner Lando Norris. On debut at the {{F1GP|2023|Bahrain}}, Piastri qualified eighteenth amidst performance concerns with the MCL60, before retiring from twelfth with an electrical issue.{{Cite web |url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/mclaren-reveals-norris-and-piastri-reliability-issues/10440344/ |title=McLaren reveals Norris and Piastri reliability issues in Bahrain GP |last=Kew |first=Matt |date=5 March 2023 |website=Autosport |publisher=Motorsport Network |access-date=26 April 2025 |issn=0269-946X |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250401014042/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/mclaren-reveals-norris-and-piastri-reliability-issues/10440344/ |archive-date=1 April 2025 |url-status=live}} He started eighth in Saudi Arabia prior to dropping outside the points with front wing damage sustained in a first-lap collision with Pierre Gasly.{{Cite web |url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/piastri-surprised-by-gasly-contact-damage-in-saudi-arabian-gp/10446468/ |title=McLaren's Piastri "surprised" by Gasly contact damage in Saudi Arabian GP |last=Cooper |first=Adam |date=20 March 2023 |website=Autosport |publisher=Motorsport Network |access-date=26 April 2025 |issn=0269-946X |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127015232/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/piastri-surprised-by-gasly-contact-damage-in-saudi-arabian-gp/10446468/ |archive-date=27 November 2024 |url-status=live}} His maiden points finish came at his home Grand Prix in Australia, claiming eighth after starting sixteenth.{{Cite web |url=https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/piastris-home-race-examined-more-evidence-mclaren-got-it-right/ |title=Piastri's home race examined: More evidence McLaren got it right |last=Straw |first=Edd |date=4 April 2023 |website=The Race |publisher=The Race Media |access-date=26 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250121121139/https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/piastris-home-race-examined-more-evidence-mclaren-got-it-right/ |archive-date=21 January 2025 |url-status=live}} He finished outside the points with eleventh and nineteenth at the Azerbaijan and Miami Grands Prix, respectively, suffering contact with Alexander Albon at the former and reliability issues at the latter.{{Cite news |url=https://au.sports.yahoo.com/formula-one-oscar-piastri-dudded-by-horrible-luck-in-azerbaijan-grand-prix-shame-001655043.html |title=Oscar Piastri dudded by 'horrible' luck in Azerbaijan Grand Prix 'shame' |last=Young |first=Chris |date=1 May 2023 |work=Yahoo Sports |publisher=Yahoo |access-date=26 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250401085030/https://au.sports.yahoo.com/formula-one-oscar-piastri-dudded-by-horrible-luck-in-azerbaijan-grand-prix-shame-001655043.html |archive-date=1 April 2025 |url-status=live}}{{Cite magazine |url=https://autoaction.com.au/2023/05/08/major-failure-restricts-piastri-in-miami |title='Major failure' restricts Piastri in Miami |last=Miles |first=Thomas |date=8 May 2023 |magazine=Auto Action |access-date=2 August 2024 |issn=2204-9924 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230508014847/https://autoaction.com.au/2023/05/08/major-failure-restricts-piastri-in-miami |archive-date=8 May 2023 |url-status=live}} A tenth-placed finish saw him claim a point in Monaco,{{Cite web |url=https://au.motorsport.com/f1/news/piastri-learned-from-following-verstappen-in-wet-monaco-gp/10475506/ |title=Piastri learned from following Verstappen in wet F1 Monaco GP |last1=Kew |first1=Matt |last2=Codling |first2=Stuart |date=30 May 2023 |website=Motorsport.com |publisher=Motorsport Network |access-date=26 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230613044427/https://au.motorsport.com/f1/news/piastri-learned-from-following-verstappen-in-wet-monaco-gp/10475506/ |archive-date=13 June 2023 |url-status=live}} before a run of three further non-points finishes—in Spain, Canada, and Austria.{{Cite web |url=https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/why-mclarens-spanish-gp-qualifying-pace-was-a-lie/ |title=Why McLaren's Spanish GP qualifying pace was a lie |last=Straw |first=Edd |date=6 June 2023 |website=The Race |publisher=The Race Media |access-date=26 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250214214507/https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/why-mclarens-spanish-gp-qualifying-pace-was-a-lie/ |archive-date=14 February 2025 |url-status=live}}{{Cite magazine |url=https://autoaction.com.au/2023/06/19/piastri-laments-driving-mistakes-in-canada |title=Piastri laments "driving mistakes" in Canada |last=Miles |first=Thomas |date=19 June 2023 |magazine=Auto Action |access-date=26 April 2025 |issn=2204-9924 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230619091816/https://autoaction.com.au/2023/06/19/piastri-laments-driving-mistakes-in-canada |archive-date=19 June 2023 |url-status=live}}{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/articles/single-seaters/f1/verstappen-makes-biggest-statement-so-far-amid-deluge-of-f1-track-limits-penalties-2023-austrian-gp-report/ |url-access=registration |title=Verstappen's biggest statement yet amid F1 penalty deluge: 2023 Austrian GP report |last=Medland |first=Chris |date=2 July 2023 |magazine=Motor Sport |access-date=13 February 2025 |issn=0027-2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230703104705/https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/articles/single-seaters/f1/verstappen-makes-biggest-statement-so-far-amid-deluge-of-f1-track-limits-penalties-2023-austrian-gp-report/ |archive-date=3 July 2023 |url-status=live}} Major upgrades for the {{F1GP|2023|British}} saw Piastri qualify third and finish fourth,{{Cite news |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/motor-sports/piastri-deserved-be-podium-says-norris-2023-07-09/ |title=Piastri deserved to be on the podium, says Norris |last=Baldwin |first=Alan |date=9 July 2023 |work=Reuters |publisher=Thomson Reuters |access-date=27 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230709223714/https://www.reuters.com/sports/motor-sports/piastri-deserved-be-podium-says-norris-2023-07-09/ |archive-date=9 July 2023 |url-status=live}} before finishing fifth in Hungary.{{Cite news |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-24/oscar-piastri-praised-by-mclaren-boss/102637656 |title=Oscar Piastri praised by McLaren boss after finishing fifth in Hungary |last=Doyle |first=Michael |date=23 July 2023 |work=ABC News |publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation |access-date=24 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230724092859/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-24/oscar-piastri-praised-by-mclaren-boss/102637656 |archive-date=24 July 2023 |url-status=live}} He qualified second for the {{F1GP|2023|Belgian}} sprint, retaining the position after a battle for the lead with Max Verstappen;{{Cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4731492/2023/07/29/belgian-grand-prix-sprint-race-results/ |title=Max Verstappen defeats Oscar Piastri in rain-delayed Belgian Grand Prix sprint race |last=Smith |first=Luke |date=29 July 2023 |work=The Athletic |publisher=The New York Times |access-date=27 April 2025 |issn=1553-8095 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250427140343/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4731492/2023/07/29/belgian-grand-prix-sprint-race-results/ |archive-date=27 April 2025 |url-status=live}} he retired from the main race ensuing a first-corner collision with Carlos Sainz Jr.{{Cite magazine |url=https://racer.com/2023/07/30/sainz-squarely-blames-piastri-for-first-lap-incident-in-belgium/ |title=Sainz squarely blames Piastri for first lap incident in Belgium |last=Medland |first=Chris |date=30 July 2023 |magazine=Racer |publisher=Racer Media & Marketing Inc. |access-date=27 April 2025 |issn=1066-6060 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240217121217/https://racer.com/2023/07/30/sainz-squarely-blames-piastri-for-first-lap-incident-in-belgium/ |archive-date=17 February 2024 |url-status=live}} Piastri then finished ninth at the {{F1GP|2023|Dutch}}.{{Cite web |url=https://www.goodwood.com/grr/f1/2023-dutch-grand-prix--six-talking-points/ |title=2023 Dutch Grand Prix {{!}} Six talking points |last=Smith |first=Damien |date=29 August 2023 |website=Goodwood Road & Racing |publisher=Goodwood House |access-date=27 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241104105653/https://www.goodwood.com/grr/f1/2023-dutch-grand-prix--six-talking-points/ |archive-date=4 November 2024 |url-status=live}} In Italy, he finished twelfth upon receiving damage from Lewis Hamilton, taking his maiden fastest lap after the resultant pit stop.{{Cite news |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/f1/f1-lewis-hamilton-oscar-piastri-monza-b2404132.html |title='It was totally my fault': Lewis Hamilton admits mistake in Italian Grand Prix |last=Jackson |first=Kieran |date=3 September 2023 |work=The Independent |access-date=27 April 2025 |issn=1741-9743 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250308091049/https://www.independent.co.uk/f1/f1-lewis-hamilton-oscar-piastri-monza-b2404132.html |archive-date=8 March 2025 |url-status=live}}{{Cite news |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/motor-sports/team-by-team-analysis-italian-grand-prix-2023-09-03/ |title=Team by team analysis of the Italian Grand Prix |last=Baldwin |first=Alan |date=3 September 2023 |work=Reuters |publisher=Thomson Reuters |access-date=27 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230926003132/https://www.reuters.com/sports/motor-sports/team-by-team-analysis-italian-grand-prix-2023-09-03/ |archive-date=26 September 2023 |url-status=live}} He qualified seventeenth in Singapore after a red flag, where he recovered to seventh.{{Cite web |url=https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/12985648/oscar-piastri-how-mclarens-rookie-has-justified-the-hype-in-his-debut-f1-campaign |title=Oscar Piastri: How McLaren's rookie has justified the hype in his debut F1 campaign |date=17 October 2023 |website=Sky Sports |publisher=Sky Group |access-date=27 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240203165725/https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/12985648/oscar-piastri-how-mclarens-rookie-has-justified-the-hype-in-his-debut-f1-campaign |archive-date=3 February 2024 |url-status=live}} Finishing third after starting on the front-row at the {{F1GP|2023|Japanese}}, he became the first rookie to achieve a podium finish since Lance Stroll in 2017.{{Cite web |url=https://www.drive.com.au/news/oscar-piastri-scores-first-formula-one-podium/ |title=Australia's Oscar Piastri scores first Formula One podium |last=Misoyannis |first=Alex |date=24 September 2023 |website=Drive |publisher=Fairfax Media |access-date=27 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250416121049/https://www.drive.com.au/news/oscar-piastri-scores-first-formula-one-podium/ |archive-date=16 April 2025 |url-status=live}} He then took pole for the {{F1GP|2023|Qatar}} sprint, holding off Verstappen to claim his maiden sprint victory;{{Cite web |url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/piastri-safety-cars-my-friend-for-qatar-f1-sprint-win/10530117/ |title=Piastri: "Safety cars my friend" for Qatar F1 sprint win |last=Cleeren |first=Filip |date=7 October 2023 |website=Motorsport.com |publisher=Motorsport Network |access-date=26 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240918175351/https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/piastri-safety-cars-my-friend-for-qatar-f1-sprint-win/10530117/ |archive-date=18 September 2024 |url-status=live}} he finished second in the main race, having started sixth.{{Cite web |url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/piastri-57-qualifying-laps-made-qatar-f1-hardest-race-of-my-life/10530641/ |title=Piastri: 57 qualifying laps made Qatar F1 "hardest race of my life" |last=Cleeren |first=Filip |date=8 October 2023 |website=Autosport |publisher=Motorsport Network |access-date=26 April 2025 |issn=0269-946X |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240912101905/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/piastri-57-qualifying-laps-made-qatar-f1-hardest-race-of-my-life/10530641/ |archive-date=12 September 2024 |url-status=live}} He retired from the {{F1GP|2023|United States}} following a collision with Esteban Ocon,{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.si.com/fannation/racing/f1briefings/news/f1-news-mclaren-reveals-issue-behind-oscar-piastris-us-grand-prix-retirement-sj4 |title=F1 News: McLaren Reveals Issue Behind Oscar Piastri's US Grand Prix Retirement |last=Jogia |first=Saajan |date=26 October 2023 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |publisher=Minute Media |access-date=23 July 2024 |issn=0038-822X |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241213170742/https://www.si.com/fannation/racing/f1briefings/news/f1-news-mclaren-reveals-issue-behind-oscar-piastris-us-grand-prix-retirement-sj4 |archive-date=13 December 2024 |url-status=live}} and claimed eighth in Mexico City.{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.autoweek.com/racing/formula-1/a45676949/f1-mexico-grand-prix-results-verstappen-smashes-another-record-with-latest-victory/ |title=F1 Mexico Grand Prix Results: Verstappen Smashes Another Record with Latest Victory |last=Horton |first=Phillip |date=29 October 2023 |magazine=Autoweek |publisher=Hearst Communications |access-date=27 April 2025 |issn=0192-9674 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231105140018/https://www.autoweek.com/racing/formula-1/a45676949/f1-mexico-grand-prix-results-verstappen-smashes-another-record-with-latest-victory/ |archive-date=5 November 2023 |url-status=live}} He sustained first-lap damage enroute to fourteenth in São Paulo,{{Cite web |url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/why-brazil-wasnt-pointless-for-piastri-despite-being-a-lap-down/10544308/ |title=Why Brazil GP wasn’t pointless for Piastri despite being a lap down |last=Cooper |first=Adam |date=8 November 2023 |website=Motorsport.com |publisher=Motorsport Network |access-date=26 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240810192059/https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/why-brazil-wasnt-pointless-for-piastri-despite-being-a-lap-down/10544308/ |archive-date=10 August 2024 |url-status=live}} before closing his rookie season with tenth- and sixth-placed finishes in Las Vegas and Abu Dhabi—qualifying third at the latter.{{Cite web |url=https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/oscar-piastri-unrewarded-las-vegas-grand-prix-brilliance/ |title=What Piastri can take from a drive of unrewarded brilliance |last=Khorounzhiy |first=Valentin |date=21 November 2023 |website=The Race |publisher=The Race Media |access-date=26 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240811180620/https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/oscar-piastri-unrewarded-las-vegas-grand-prix-brilliance/ |archive-date=11 August 2024 |url-status=live}}{{Cite news |url=https://au.sports.yahoo.com/formula-one-abu-dhabi-grand-prix-oscar-piastri-telling-admission-crazy-debut-f1-season-031102187.html |title=Oscar Piastri in telling admission at Abu Dhabi GP after 'crazy' F1 saga |last=Reid |first=Andrew |date=27 November 2023 |work=Yahoo Sports |publisher=Yahoo |access-date=26 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250401023913/https://au.sports.yahoo.com/formula-one-abu-dhabi-grand-prix-oscar-piastri-telling-admission-crazy-debut-f1-season-031102187.html |archive-date=1 April 2025 |url-status=live}} Piastri finished ninth in the World Drivers' Championship with two podiums and 97 points, 108 behind teammate Norris in sixth; his results led to a multi-year contract extension with McLaren until at least the end of 2026.{{Cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/66867181 |title=Oscar Piastri: McLaren extend Australian rookie's contract until end of 2026 |last=Benson |first=Andrew |date=20 September 2023 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |access-date=27 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240914202936/https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/66867181 |archive-date=14 September 2024 |url-status=live}}

File:2024-08-25 Motorsport, Formel 1, Großer Preis der Niederlande 2024 STP 3918 by Stepro.jpg.|alt=Piastri leads Charles Leclerc at the 2024 Dutch Grand Prix]]

Piastri opened his {{F1|2024}} campaign with eighth at the {{F1GP|2024|Bahrain}},{{Cite web |url=https://www.goodwood.com/grr/f1/2024-bahrain-grand-prix--6-talking-points/ |title=2024 Bahrain Grand Prix {{!}} 6 talking points |last=Smith |first=Damien |date=4 March 2024 |website=Goodwood Road & Racing |publisher=Goodwood House |access-date=27 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241101221741/https://www.goodwood.com/grr/f1/2024-bahrain-grand-prix--6-talking-points/ |archive-date=1 November 2024 |url-status=live}} followed by fourth-placed finishes in Saudi Arabia and Australia.{{Cite news |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-10/max-verstappen-wins-formula-1-saudi-arabia-grand-prix/103306250 |title=F1 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix: Max Verstappen wins again, Oscar Piastri finishes fourth |last=Doyle |first=Michael |date=9 March 2024 |work=ABC News |publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation |access-date=27 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240415101956/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-10/max-verstappen-wins-formula-1-saudi-arabia-grand-prix/103306250 |archive-date=15 April 2024 |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/piastri-mclaren-team-orders-completely-fair-in-f1-australia-gp/10591156/ |title=Piastri: McLaren team orders "completely fair" in F1 Australia GP |last=Cleeren |first=Filip |date=24 March 2024 |website=Autosport |publisher=Motorsport Network |access-date=27 April 2025 |issn=0269-946X |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240404183505/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/piastri-mclaren-team-orders-completely-fair-in-f1-australia-gp/10591156/ |archive-date=4 April 2024 |url-status=live}} He claimed eighth again at both the Japanese and Chinese Grands Prix.{{Cite web |url=https://motorsport.org.au/media/news/detail/2024/04/07/piastri-scores-points-in-japan/ |title=Piastri scores points in Japan |date=7 April 2024 |website=Motorsport Australia |access-date=27 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250409050529/https://motorsport.org.au/media/news/detail/2024/04/07/piastri-scores-points-in-japan/ |archive-date=9 April 2025 |url-status=live}}{{Cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/apr/21/max-verstappen-f1-chinese-grand-prix-victory-report-lando-norris-second |title=Max Verstappen charges to F1 Chinese GP victory with Lando Norris second |last=Richards |first=Giles |date=21 April 2024 |work=The Guardian |publisher=Guardian Media Group |access-date=13 February 2025 |issn=1756-3224 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240529083347/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/apr/21/max-verstappen-f1-chinese-grand-prix-victory-report-lando-norris-second |archive-date=29 May 2024 |url-status=live}} In Miami, McLaren emerged as challengers to championship leaders Red Bull;{{Cite web |url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/mclaren-surprised-upgraded-f1-car-had-red-bull-beating-pace/10607470/ |title=McLaren surprised upgraded F1 car had Red Bull-beating pace |last=Noble |first=Jonathan |date=6 May 2024 |website=Autosport |publisher=Motorsport Network |access-date=27 April 2025 |issn=0269-946X |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240522051919/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/mclaren-surprised-upgraded-f1-car-had-red-bull-beating-pace/10607470/ |archive-date=22 May 2024 |url-status=live}} Piastri dropped to thirteenth following a collision in his battle for second with Carlos Sainz Jr., as teammate Lando Norris took victory.{{Cite web |url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/sat-mclaren-piastri-more-conscious-of-his-strengths-after-miami-f1-race/10609348/ |title=McLaren: Piastri "more conscious of his strengths" after Miami F1 race |last=Cleeren |first=Filip |date=11 May 2024 |website=Autosport |publisher=Motorsport Network |access-date=27 April 2025 |issn=0269-946X |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920194646/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/sat-mclaren-piastri-more-conscious-of-his-strengths-after-miami-f1-race/10609348/ |archive-date=20 September 2024 |url-status=live}} He qualified second at the {{F1GP|2024|Emilia Romagna}}—demoted to fifth with a grid penalty for impeding Kevin Magnussen—and finished fourth.{{Cite web |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/piastri-excited-for-the-future-after-mclarens-performance-in-imola-as-he.4jq4KJbxxqNUBJKKubBlVG |title=Piastri 'excited for the future' after McLaren's performance in Imola as he rues impact of penalty |date=20 May 2024 |website=Formula 1 |publisher=Formula One Group |access-date=27 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250116024144/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/piastri-excited-for-the-future-after-mclarens-performance-in-imola-as-he.4jq4KJbxxqNUBJKKubBlVG |archive-date=16 January 2025 |url-status=live}} Piastri qualified and finished second to Charles Leclerc at the {{F1GP|2024|Monaco}},{{Cite web |url=https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/13143332/monaco-gp-charles-leclerc-beats-oscar-piastri-to-win-on-home-soil-after-huge-crash-on-first-lap-causes-red-flag |title=Monaco GP: Charles Leclerc beats Oscar Piastri to win on home soil after huge crash on first lap causes red flag |last=Chiu |first=Nigel |date=26 May 2024 |website=Sky Sports |publisher=Sky Group |access-date=27 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250114161501/https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/13143332/monaco-gp-charles-leclerc-beats-oscar-piastri-to-win-on-home-soil-after-huge-crash-on-first-lap-causes-red-flag |archive-date=14 January 2025 |url-status=live}} prior to claiming fifth and seventh at the Canadian and Spanish Grands Prix, respectively.{{Cite web |url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/piastri-surprised-mercedes-so-quick-canada/10621808/ |title=Piastri surprised "on a mission" Mercedes was so quick in Canada |last=Noble |first=Jonathan |date=10 June 2024 |website=Motorsport.com |publisher=Motorsport Network |access-date=27 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007001609/https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/piastri-surprised-mercedes-so-quick-canada/10621808/ |archive-date=7 October 2024 |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |url=https://speedcafe.com/piastri-battled-career-first-issue-over-spanish-gp-weekend/ |title=Piastri battled career-first issue over Spanish GP weekend |last=Coch |first=Mat |date=24 June 2024 |website=Speedcafe |access-date=27 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240714105821/https://speedcafe.com/piastri-battled-career-first-issue-over-spanish-gp-weekend/ |archive-date=14 July 2024 |url-status=live}} He finished second in both the sprint and main race at the {{F1GP|2024|Austrian}}.{{Cite web |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/it-hurts-a-little-bit-piastri-disappointed-to-miss-out-on-win-in-austria.SOGcQGLkAeg61iV9od09L |title='It hurts a little bit' – Piastri disappointed to miss out on win in Austria |date=30 June 2024 |website=Formula 1 |publisher=Formula One Group |access-date=27 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250210080040/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/it-hurts-a-little-bit-piastri-disappointed-to-miss-out-on-win-in-austria.SOGcQGLkAeg61iV9od09L |archive-date=10 February 2025 |url-status=live}} In Britain, he climbed to second from fifth in the wet before a belated switch to intermediate tyres dropped him to fourth;{{Cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5622203/2024/07/07/f1-mclaren-british-gp-norris-piastri/ |title=How McLaren threw away its shot at winning F1's British GP: 'We got it wrong' |last=Coleman |first=Madeline |date=27 July 2024 |work=The Athletic |publisher=The New York Times |access-date=1 August 2024 |issn=1553-8095 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240727225629/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5622203/2024/07/07/f1-mclaren-british-gp-norris-piastri/ |archive-date=27 July 2024 |url-status=live}} he fractured a rib during the Grand Prix due to an improper seat fit, which he sustained until the summer break.{{Cite news |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/f1/f1-oscar-piastri-injury-rib-mclaren-b2596118.html |title=Oscar Piastri reveals broken rib – which he sustained before first F1 victory |last=Jackson |first=Kieran |date=14 August 2024 |work=The Independent |access-date=27 April 2025 |issn=1741-9743 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241210085517/https://www.independent.co.uk/f1/f1-oscar-piastri-injury-rib-mclaren-b2596118.html |archive-date=10 December 2024 |url-status=live}} Piastri qualified second for the {{F1GP|2024|Hungarian}} before overtaking teammate Norris into the first corner; McLaren then allowed Norris to undercut him prior to ordering a position-swap.{{Cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/jul/21/oscar-piastri-wins-f1-hungarian-gp-after-mcclaren-team-soap-opera |title=Oscar Piastri wins F1 Hungarian GP after McLaren order Norris to give up lead |last=Richards |first=Giles |date=21 July 2024 |work=The Guardian |publisher=Guardian Media Group |access-date=27 April 2025 |issn=1756-3224 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250215183155/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/jul/21/oscar-piastri-wins-f1-hungarian-gp-after-mcclaren-team-soap-opera |archive-date=15 February 2025 |url-status=live}} He allowed Piastri past with two laps remaining, who claimed his maiden victory to become the fifth Australian to win a Formula One Grand Prix.{{Cite news |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2024/07/22/sport/oscar-piastri-hungary-grand-prix-f1-spt-intl/index.html |title=Oscar Piastri wins his first ever F1 Grand Prix in Hungary in tense race highlighted by McLaren team drama |last=Joseph |first=Sam |date=22 July 2024 |work=CNN |publisher=Warner Bros. Discovery |access-date=27 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241205071136/https://edition.cnn.com/2024/07/22/sport/oscar-piastri-hungary-grand-prix-f1-spt-intl/index.html |archive-date=5 December 2024 |url-status=live}} Norris commented that the result was "fair" and "honest", conceding that he lost the race at the start.{{Cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/cye03ylnnr0o |title='I didn't give up the win – I lost it off the line' |last=Benson |first=Andrew |date=21 July 2024 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |access-date=24 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241116024719/https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/cye03ylnnr0o |archive-date=16 November 2024 |url-status=live}} Piastri finished second in Belgium after a disqualification for George Russell, promoting him to fourth in the standings—ahead of Sainz—before finishing fourth at the {{F1GP|2024|Dutch}}.{{Cite web |url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/how-f1s-points-standings-look-after-the-2024-belgian-gp/10639938/ |title=How F1's points standings look after the 2024 F1 Belgian GP |last=Bradley |first=Charles |date=28 July 2024 |website=Autosport |publisher=Motorsport Network |access-date=27 April 2025 |issn=0269-946X |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240822143117/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/how-f1s-points-standings-look-after-the-2024-belgian-gp/10639938/ |archive-date=22 August 2024 |url-status=live}}{{Cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/cn9l7wn4xx3o |title=Dominant Norris fights back to win Dutch GP |last=Benson |first=Andrew |date=25 August 2024 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |access-date=13 February 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240913034843/https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/cn9l7wn4xx3o |archive-date=13 September 2024 |url-status=live}} He led the majority of the {{F1GP|2024|Italian}} after a first-lap overtake on Norris, before a strategic error saw him finish second to the one-stop of Leclerc.{{Cite web |url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/piastri-hurts-a-lot-after-ferrari-strategy-denies-italian-gp-victory/10650281/ |title=Piastri "hurts a lot" after Ferrari strategy denies Italian GP victory |last=Mann-Bryans |first=Mark |date=1 September 2024 |website=Autosport |publisher=Motorsport Network |access-date=27 April 2025 |issn=0269-946X |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240909195523/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/piastri-hurts-a-lot-after-ferrari-strategy-denies-italian-gp-victory/10650281/ |archive-date=9 September 2024 |url-status=live}} Qualifying second to Leclerc in Azerbaijan, Piastri claimed another victory following a race-long battle for the lead.{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.autoweek.com/racing/formula-1/a62211010/oscar-piastri-wins-f1-azerbaijan-grand-prix/ |title=Oscar Piastri Wins F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix that Features Huge Crash |last=Horton |first=Phillip |date=14 September 2024 |magazine=Autoweek |publisher=Hearst Communications |access-date=27 April 2025 |issn=0192-9674 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240920194633/https://www.autoweek.com/racing/formula-1/a62211010/oscar-piastri-wins-f1-azerbaijan-grand-prix/ |archive-date=20 September 2024 |url-status=live}} He then took third in Singapore,{{Cite magazine |url=https://autoaction.com.au/2024/09/23/piastri-walking-away-reasonably-happy-with-p3-in-singapore |title=Piastri "walking away reasonably happy" with P3 in Singapore |last=Mautone |first=Reese |date=23 September 2024 |magazine=Auto Action |access-date=27 April 2025 |issn=2204-9924 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241121071041/https://autoaction.com.au/2024/09/23/piastri-walking-away-reasonably-happy-with-p3-in-singapore |archive-date=21 November 2024 |url-status=live}} before finishing fifth at the {{F1GP|2024|United States}}.{{Cite web |url=https://speedcafe.com/f1-news-united-states-grand-prix-oscar-piastri-results-reaction-lando-norris-mclaren/ |title=Norris made McLaren 'look more competitive' says Piastri |last=Chapman |first=Simon |date=21 October 2024 |website=Speedcafe |access-date=27 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110043943/https://speedcafe.com/f1-news-united-states-grand-prix-oscar-piastri-results-reaction-lando-norris-mclaren/ |archive-date=10 November 2024 |url-status=live}} Eighth-placed finishes at the Mexico City and São Paulo Grands Prix—including second at the latter sprint after being ordered to allow Norris to win—were followed by seventh-place in Las Vegas after a false start penalty.{{Cite magazine |url=https://autoaction.com.au/2024/10/28/piastri-on-p8-finish-in-mexico-a-massive-shame |title=Piastri on P8 finish in Mexico: "A massive shame" |last=Mautone |first=Reese |date=28 October 2024 |magazine=Auto Action |access-date=27 April 2025 |issn=2204-9924 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241107003025/https://autoaction.com.au/2024/10/28/piastri-on-p8-finish-in-mexico-a-massive-shame |archive-date=7 November 2024 |url-status=live}}{{Cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/c75ldl25yx3o |title=Norris wins Sao Paulo sprint after Piastri team orders |last=Benson |first=Andrew |date=2 November 2024 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |access-date=27 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130183854/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/c75ldl25yx3o |archive-date=30 November 2024 |url-status=live}}{{Cite magazine |url=https://autoaction.com.au/2024/11/04/piastri-endures-toughest-outing-to-finish-p8-in-brazil |title=Piastri endures "toughest" outing to finish P8 in Brazil |last=Mautone |first=Reese |date=4 November 2024 |magazine=Auto Action |access-date=27 April 2025 |issn=2204-9924 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250429114202/https://autoaction.com.au/2024/11/04/piastri-endures-toughest-outing-to-finish-p8-in-brazil |archive-date=29 April 2025 |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.goodwood.com/grr/f1/2024-las-vegas-grand-prix--8-talking-points/ |title=2024 Las Vegas Grand Prix {{!}} 8 talking points |last=Smith |first=Damien |date=25 November 2024 |website=Goodwood Road & Racing |publisher=Goodwood House |access-date=27 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241213014607/https://www.goodwood.com/grr/f1/2024-las-vegas-grand-prix--8-talking-points/ |archive-date=13 December 2024 |url-status=live}} Norris returned the favour at the chequered flag for the {{F1GP|2024|Qatar}} sprint, allowing Piastri to take victory before he finished third in the main race.{{Cite web |url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/f1-qatar-gp-sprint-report/10677895/ |title=F1 Qatar GP: Piastri given sprint win by Norris in tactical 1–2 for McLaren |last=Boxall-Legge |first=Jake |date=30 November 2024 |website=Autosport |publisher=Motorsport Network |access-date=27 April 2025 |issn=0269-946X |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250426143756/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/f1-qatar-gp-sprint-report/10677895/ |archive-date=26 April 2025 |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/piastri-reflects-on-painful-safety-car-timing-in-qatar-as-he-prepares-for.4fYPTJU4WbR8HalC9RFesr |title=Piastri reflects on 'painful' Safety Car timing in Qatar as he prepares for constructors' battle to 'go down to the wire' |date=2 December 2024 |website=Formula 1 |publisher=Formula One Group |access-date=27 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250323213120/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/piastri-reflects-on-painful-safety-car-timing-in-qatar-as-he-prepares-for.4fYPTJU4WbR8HalC9RFesr |archive-date=23 March 2025 |url-status=live}} He finished the season-ending {{F1GP|2024|Abu Dhabi}} in tenth after a first-lap collision with Max Verstappen.{{Cite magazine |url=https://racer.com/2024/12/08/verstappen-apologizes-to-piastri-for-abu-dhabi-clash/ |title=Verstappen apologizes to Piastri for Abu Dhabi clash |last=Medland |first=Chris |date=8 December 2024 |magazine=Racer |publisher=Racer Media & Marketing Inc. |access-date=27 April 2025 |issn=1066-6060 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250215165035/https://racer.com/2024/12/08/verstappen-apologizes-to-piastri-for-abu-dhabi-clash/ |archive-date=15 February 2025 |url-status=live}} Piastri ended the season fourth in the World Drivers' Championship on 292 points—82 behind runner-up Norris—with two victories from eight podiums, helping McLaren win their first World Constructors' Championship since {{F1|1998}}.{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.si.com/formula1/mclaren-signs-oscar-piastri-multi-year-contract-extension |title=McLaren Locks Up Budding Star Driver With Multi-Year Contract Extension |last=Phillips |first=Ryan |date=11 March 2025 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |publisher=Minute Media |access-date=27 April 2025 |issn=0038-822X |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250312051717/https://www.si.com/formula1/mclaren-signs-oscar-piastri-multi-year-contract-extension |archive-date=12 March 2025 |url-status=live}}

File:2025 Japan GP - McLaren - Oscar Piastri - FP1.jpg

McLaren entered {{F1|2025}} as title favourites, with Piastri expected to challenge teammate Lando Norris for the World Drivers' Championship.{{Cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/cddyvmz990eo |title='McLaren the class of the field but have hard tightrope to walk' |last=Benson |first=Andrew |date=23 March 2025 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |access-date=10 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250401200807/https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/cddyvmz990eo |archive-date=1 April 2025 |url-status=live}} Three days prior to the start of his campaign, McLaren announced a multi-year contract extension with Piastri until at least the end of the 2028 season.{{Cite web |url=https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/13326165/oscar-piastri-mclaren-driver-signs-new-contract-extension-until-at-least-2028-with-reigning-f1-constructors-champions-ahead-of-australian-gp |title=Oscar Piastri: McLaren driver signs new contract extension until at least 2028 with reigning F1 constructors' champions ahead of Australian GP |last=Chiu |first=Nigel |date=11 March 2025 |website=Sky Sports |publisher=Sky Group |access-date=11 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250312182938/https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/13326165/oscar-piastri-mclaren-driver-signs-new-contract-extension-until-at-least-2028-with-reigning-f1-constructors-champions-ahead-of-australian-gp |archive-date=12 March 2025 |url-status=live}} He qualified on the front-row for the season-opening {{F1GP|2025|Australian}}, behind teammate Norris;{{Cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/c3d8zre0x9lo |title=Norris takes Melbourne pole with Hamilton eighth |last=Benson |first=Andrew |date=15 March 2025 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |access-date=15 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250315184918/https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/c3d8zre0x9lo |archive-date=15 March 2025 |url-status=live}} he challenged Norris for the lead before spinning in wet conditions, ultimately finishing ninth.{{Cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/cr421xe109qo |title=Norris beats Verstappen in dramatic Australia opener |last=Benson |first=Andrew |date=16 March 2025 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |access-date=16 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250316070859/https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/cr421xe109qo |archive-date=16 March 2025 |url-status=live}} After finishing second in the sprint, he took his maiden pole position at the {{F1GP|2025|Chinese}}, dominating the race ahead of Norris to claim his first victory of the season.{{Cite news |url=https://www.thetimes.com/sport/formula-one/article/chinese-grand-prix-oscar-piastri-lando-norris-vbzhtscnj |url-access=subscription |title=Chinese GP: Oscar Piastri claims dominant win with Lando Norris second |last=Hudson |first=Molly |date=23 March 2025 |work=The Times |publisher=News UK |access-date=23 March 2025 |issn=0140-0460 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250323113600/https://www.thetimes.com/sport/formula-one/article/chinese-grand-prix-oscar-piastri-lando-norris-vbzhtscnj |archive-date=23 March 2025 |url-status=live}} He finished third in Japan behind Max Verstappen and Norris.{{Cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6258403/2025/04/06/japanese-grand-prix-f1-briefing-max-verstappen-red-bull/ |title=F1 Japanese Grand Prix briefing: Max Verstappen's perfect win and Kimi Antonelli makes history |last1=Coleman |first1=Madeline |last2=Smith |first2=Luke |date=6 April 2025 |work=The Athletic |publisher=The New York Times |access-date=6 April 2025 |issn=1553-8095 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250406081516/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6258403/2025/04/06/japanese-grand-prix-f1-briefing-max-verstappen-red-bull/ |archive-date=6 April 2025 |url-status=live}} Piastri took pole for the {{F1GP|2025|Bahrain}}, cruising to a 15-second winning margin and moving within three points of Norris.{{Cite news |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/f1/f1-oscar-piastri-lando-norris-bahrain-mclaren-b2732526.html |title=Oscar Piastri lays down F1 title gauntlet to Lando Norris with victory in Bahrain |last=Hunt |first=Scott |date=13 April 2025 |work=The Independent |access-date=15 April 2025 |issn=1741-9743 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250415161830/https://www.independent.co.uk/f1/f1-oscar-piastri-lando-norris-bahrain-mclaren-b2732526.html |archive-date=15 April 2025 |url-status=live}} He took another victory in Saudi Arabia to become the first Australian to lead the World Drivers' Championship since {{F1|2010}}.{{Cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6294371/2025/04/20/saudi-arabian-grand-prix-briefing-oscar-piastri-wins-mclaren/ |title=Saudi Arabian Grand Prix: A new championship leader, Ferrari's first 2025 podium |last1=Smith |first1=Luke |last2=Kalinauckas |first2=Alex |date=20 April 2025 |work=The Athletic |publisher=The New York Times |access-date=21 April 2025 |issn=1553-8095 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250420235324/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6294371/2025/04/20/saudi-arabian-grand-prix-briefing-oscar-piastri-wins-mclaren/ |archive-date=20 April 2025 |url-status=live}} He finished second in the {{F1GP|2025|Miami}} sprint after a late safety car put him behind Norris, before winning the main race.{{Cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/may/04/oscar-piastri-wins-f1-miami-grand-prix-to-stretch-lead-in-title-race |title=Oscar Piastri wins F1 Miami Grand Prix to stretch lead in title race |last=Richards |first=Giles |date=4 May 2025 |work=The Guardian |publisher=Guardian Media Group |access-date=24 May 2025 |issn=1756-3224 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250506050850/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/may/04/oscar-piastri-wins-f1-miami-grand-prix-to-stretch-lead-in-title-race |archive-date=6 May 2025 |url-status=live}} On pole for the {{F1GP|2025|Emilia Romagna}}, he finished third after a first-corner overtake by Verstappen and a strategic error.{{Cite web |url=https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/13370122/emilia-romagna-gp-mclaren-strategy-calls-at-imola-showed-weakness-says-jacques-villeneuve |title=Emilia Romagna GP: McLaren strategy calls at Imola showed 'weakness', says Jacques Villeneuve |date=19 May 2025 |website=Sky Sports |publisher=Sky Group |access-date=24 May 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250519053735/https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/13370122/emilia-romagna-gp-mclaren-strategy-calls-at-imola-showed-weakness-says-jacques-villeneuve |archive-date=19 May 2025 |url-status=live}}

File:2024-08-25 Motorsport, Formel 1, Großer Preis der Niederlande 2024 STP 3934 by Stepro.jpg) has been acclaimed by drivers and critics for his composure under pressure.|alt=Piastri driving the McLaren MCL38 at the 2024 Dutch Grand Prix]]

Piastri has been noted by critics for his composure under pressure. In {{F1|2023}}, Scott Mitchell-Malm of The Race compared his "relaxed intensity" to that of Max Verstappen.{{Cite web |url=https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/three-f1-mega-star-in-the-making-traits-of-oscar-piastri/ |title=The F1 megastar-in-the-making traits of Oscar Piastri |last=Mitchell-Malm |first=Scott |date=18 August 2023 |website=The Race |publisher=The Race Media |access-date=15 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250116130446/https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/three-f1-mega-star-in-the-making-traits-of-oscar-piastri/ |archive-date=16 January 2025 |url-status=live}} Upon winning the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Luke Smith of The New York Times stated that "stress isn’t an emotion one would associate with Piastri. His calm, collected demeanor has been present right from his junior days." This quality prompted several journalists to list him as a favourite for the {{F1|2025}} World Drivers' Championship after the {{F1GP|2025|Bahrain}},{{Cite news |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/formula-1/2025/04/14/oscar-piastri-lando-norris-world-champion-mclaren-zak-brown/ |url-access=registration |title=Oscar Piastri looks a more likely world champion than Lando Norris |last=Slater |first=Luke |date=14 April 2025 |work=The Daily Telegraph |publisher=Telegraph Media Group |access-date=15 April 2025 |issn=0307-1235 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250416031439/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/formula-1/2025/04/14/oscar-piastri-lando-norris-world-champion-mclaren-zak-brown/ |archive-date=16 April 2025 |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/oscar-piastri-over-lando-norris-rethinking-mclarens-f1-championship-contenders/10713490/ |title=Oscar Piastri over Lando Norris? Rethinking McLaren's F1 championship contenders |last=Hunt |first=Ben |date=15 April 2025 |website=Motorsport.com |publisher=Motorsport Network |access-date=15 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250416031706/https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/oscar-piastri-over-lando-norris-rethinking-mclarens-f1-championship-contenders/10713490/ |archive-date=16 April 2025 |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/piastris-cracked-tyre-management-and-quali-pace-now-hes-ready-for-an-f1-title-fight/10713484/ |url-access=subscription |title=Piastri's cracked tyre management and quali pace, now he's ready for an F1 title fight |last=Boxall-Legge |first=Jake |date=15 April 2025 |website=Autosport |publisher=Motorsport Network |access-date=15 April 2025 |issn=0269-946X |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250416031002/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/piastris-cracked-tyre-management-and-quali-pace-now-hes-ready-for-an-f1-title-fight/10713484/ |archive-date=16 April 2025 |url-status=live}} with Martin Brundle comparing him to Alain Prost.{{Cite web |url=https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/24096/13348951/bahrain-gp-martin-brundle-reviews-imperious-oscar-piastri-win-timely-george-russell-drive-amid-max-verstappen-unrest |title=Bahrain GP: Martin Brundle reviews 'imperious' Oscar Piastri win, 'timely' George Russell drive amid Max Verstappen unrest |last=Brundle |first=Martin |date=14 April 2025 |website=Sky Sports |publisher=Sky Group |access-date=15 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250416031752/https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/24096/13348951/bahrain-gp-martin-brundle-reviews-imperious-oscar-piastri-win-timely-george-russell-drive-amid-max-verstappen-unrest |archive-date=16 April 2025 |url-status=live}} Andrew Benson of BBC Sport stated "combining consistent speed [with] mental solidity and racing decisiveness [makes him] a formidable rival".{{Cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/c78jng0q2dxo |title='A fascinating contrast between team-mates and title contenders' |last=Benson |first=Andrew |date=13 April 2025 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |access-date=15 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250414120117/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/c78jng0q2dxo |archive-date=14 April 2025 |url-status=live}} After winning the {{F1GP|2025|Saudi Arabian}}, title rival Verstappen stated "he's very calm in his approach, and I like that. [...] He delivers when he has to, barely makes mistakes—and that's what you need when you want to fight for a championship".{{Cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/crkx7g8re82o |title=Verstappen says 'people can't handle the full truth' after Saudi penalty |last=Benson |first=Andrew |date=21 April 2025 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |access-date=21 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250421021419/https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/crkx7g8re82o |archive-date=21 April 2025 |url-status=live}}

File:2025 Japan GP - McLaren - Oscar Piastri - FP1 (2).jpg) has been noted for his development across his debut seasons.|alt=Piastri driving the McLaren MCL39 at the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix]]

Piastri has also been lauded for his adaptability, with race engineer Tom Stallard commending his ability to identify flaws in real-time and make improvements without data analysis. His ability to promptly learn from mistakes was initially noted by his engineer in the F4 UAE Championship. Sky Sports described his rookie campaign as "very impressive", noting that his tyre management required improvement.{{Cite web |url=https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/13017184/formula-1-driver-ratings-ranking-the-2023-grid-with-max-verstappen-and-lando-norris-among-the-stars |title=Formula 1 driver ratings: Ranking the 2023 grid, with Max Verstappen and Lando Norris among the stars |date=27 November 2023 |website=Sky Sports |publisher=Sky Group |access-date=26 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250313012119/https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/13017184/formula-1-driver-ratings-ranking-the-2023-grid-with-max-verstappen-and-lando-norris-among-the-stars |archive-date=13 March 2025 |url-status=live}} He was noted for his race pace development throughout {{F1|2024}}, as he took his maiden victories in Hungary and Azerbaijan—the latter was described by Luke Smith of The New York Times as a "coming-of-age drive".{{Cite web |url=https://www.autosport.com/general/news/autosport-top-50-of-2024-13-oscar-piastri/10683144/ |title=Autosport Top 50 of 2024: #13 Oscar Piastri |last=Boxall-Legge |first=Jake |date=19 December 2024 |website=Autosport |publisher=Motorsport Network |access-date=15 April 2025 |issn=0269-946X |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250122203442/https://www.autosport.com/general/news/autosport-top-50-of-2024-13-oscar-piastri/10683144/ |archive-date=22 January 2025 |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/is-oscar-piastri-living-up-to-star-f1-rookie-season/ |title=Is Piastri falling short of his star-making F1 rookie season? |last=Straw |first=Edd |date=12 May 2024 |website=The Race |publisher=The Race Media |access-date=15 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250118210510/https://www.the-race.com/formula-1/is-oscar-piastri-living-up-to-star-f1-rookie-season/ |archive-date=18 January 2025 |url-status=live}}{{Cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5768870/2024/09/16/f1-oscar-piastri-mclaren-azerbaijan-gp/ |title=Oscar Piastri's F1 win in Baku was a world-class, coming-of-age drive |last=Smith |first=Luke |date=16 September 2024 |work=The Athletic |publisher=The New York Times |access-date=27 April 2025 |issn=1553-8095 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250409100700/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5768870/2024/09/16/f1-oscar-piastri-mclaren-azerbaijan-gp/ |archive-date=9 April 2025 |url-status=live}} By {{F1|2025}}, Jake Boxall-Legge of Autosport opined that he had eradicated the tyre management and qualifying pace issues he experienced in his earlier seasons.

• FIA Rookie of the Year: 2023{{Cite news |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-09/oscar-piastri-wins-fia-rookie-of-the-year/103208658 |title=Oscar Piastri wins FIA Rookie of the Year for debut season with McLaren |last=Doyle |first=Michael |date=8 December 2023 |work=ABC News |publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation |access-date=16 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240303202442/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-09/oscar-piastri-wins-fia-rookie-of-the-year/103208658 |archive-date=3 March 2024 |url-status=live}}
• Lorenzo Bandini Trophy: 2025{{Cite magazine |url=https://autoaction.com.au/2025/05/15/piastri-awarded-with-lorenzo-bandini-trophy |title=Piastri awarded with Lorenzo Bandini trophy |last=Neal |first=Timothy |date=15 May 2025 |magazine=Auto Action |access-date=16 May 2025 |issn=2204-9924 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250516083540/https://autoaction.com.au/2025/05/15/piastri-awarded-with-lorenzo-bandini-trophy |archive-date=16 May 2025 |url-status=live}}

• FIA Rookie of the Year: 2021
• Autosport Awards Rookie of the Year: 2020, 2021, 2023{{Cite web |url=https://www.autosport.com/autosport-awards/news/5piastri-named-autosports-rookie-of-the-year-award/10554673/ |title=Piastri named Autosport's Rookie of the Year Award |last=Turner |first=Kevin |date=3 December 2023 |website=Autosport |publisher=Motorsport Network |access-date=16 April 2025 |issn=0269-946X |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240808015134/https://www.autosport.com/autosport-awards/news/5piastri-named-autosports-rookie-of-the-year-award/10554673/ |archive-date=8 August 2024 |url-status=live}}
• Anthoine Hubert Award: {{F2|2021}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/3Y3eHwSTR6WauHg84hVal0/shining-the-spotlight-on-the-anthoine-hubert-award |title=Shining the spotlight on the Anthoine Hubert Award |date=9 December 2022 |website=FIA Formula 2 Championship |publisher=Formula Motorsport Limited |access-date=16 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250116113059/https://www.fiaformula2.com/Latest/3Y3eHwSTR6WauHg84hVal0/shining-the-spotlight-on-the-anthoine-hubert-award |archive-date=16 January 2025 |url-status=live}}
• Sir Jack Brabham Award: 2020, 2021, 2024{{Cite magazine |url=https://autoaction.com.au/2021/01/14/piastri-honoured-with-sir-jack-brabham-award |title=Piastri honoured with Sir Jack Brabham Award |last=Williams |first=Bruce |date=14 January 2021 |magazine=Auto Action |access-date=27 April 2025 |issn=2204-9924 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210114012134/https://autoaction.com.au/2021/01/14/piastri-honoured-with-sir-jack-brabham-award |archive-date=14 January 2021 |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.autosport.com/formula2/news/piastri-wins-second-brabham-award/7473551/ |title=Oscar Piastri wins second consecutive Sir Jack Brabham award |last=van Leeuwen |first=Andrew |date=21 January 2022 |website=Autosport |publisher=Motorsport Network |access-date=27 April 2025 |issn=0269-946X |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241016050214/https://www.autosport.com/formula2/news/piastri-wins-second-brabham-award/7473551/ |archive-date=16 October 2024 |url-status=live}}{{Cite web |url=https://motorsport.org.au/media/news/detail/2025/02/24/motorsports-best-take-centre-stage-at-2024-motorsport-australia-awards-gala/ |title=Motorsport's best take centre stage at 2024 Motorsport Australia Awards Gala |last= |first= |date=24 February 2025 |website=Motorsport Australia |access-date=27 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250329160240/https://motorsport.org.au/media/news/detail/2025/02/24/motorsports-best-take-centre-stage-at-2024-motorsport-australia-awards-gala/ |archive-date=29 March 2025 |url-status=live}}
• Joe Tandy Memorial Trophy: 2017{{Cite magazine |url=https://autoaction.com.au/2017/10/27/oscar-piastri-earns-formula-renault-rookie-test |title=Oscar Piastri earns Formula Renault rookie test |last=Williams |first=Bruce |date=27 October 2017 |magazine=Auto Action |access-date=27 April 2025 |issn=2204-9924 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180422011504/https://autoaction.com.au/2017/10/27/oscar-piastri-earns-formula-renault-rookie-test |archive-date=22 April 2018 |url-status=live}}
• Victorian Sports Awards Young Athlete of the Year: 2021{{Cite web |url=https://motorsport.org.au/media/news/detail/2022/06/15/piastri-deemed-young-victorian-star-of-2021/ |title=Piastri deemed young Victorian star of 2021 |date=15 June 2022 |website=Motorsport Australia |access-date=27 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250124070602/https://motorsport.org.au/media/news/detail/2022/06/15/piastri-deemed-young-victorian-star-of-2021/ |archive-date=24 January 2025 |url-status=live}}

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{{smallsup|†}} As Piastri was a guest driver, he was ineligible for championship points.

{{asterisk}} Season still in progress.

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

{{smallsup|†}} As Piastri was a guest driver, he was ineligible for championship points.

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate points for the fastest lap of the top-10 finishers)

{{smallsup|‡}} Half points awarded as less than 75% of race distance was completed.

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate points for the fastest lap of the top-10 finishers)

{{smallsup|†}} Did not finish, but was classified as he had completed more than 90% of the race distance.

{{smallsup|‡}} Half points awarded as less than 75% of race distance was completed.

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap; ^superscript indicates point-scoring sprint position)

{{asterisk}} Season still in progress.

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