Oscar Piastri is a talented young Australian racing driver competing in Formula 1 for the McLaren team.
He won three consecutive championships in the Formula Renault Eurocup, FIA Formula 3 and FIA Formula 2, each in his rookie season. He is the first driver in history to achieve this feat.
He is also a member of the Alpine Academy, a program that supports and develops promising drivers for the Alpine F1 Team.
Piastri is considered one of the most promising young drivers in F1 and is praised by many pundits and fans for his speed, consistency and maturity.
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- Full name: Oscar Piastri
- Nickname: Ozzie
- Date of birth: April 6, 2001
- Age: 22 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Melbourne, Australia
- Nationality: Australian
- Occupation: Racing driver
- Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
- Parents: Chris Piastri and Nicole Piastri
- Siblings: Three sisters
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
- Relationship status: Single
- Net worth: $5 million
Early life and education
Oscar Piastri, now 22, was born on April 6, 2001 in Melbourne, Australia to Chris and Nicole Piastri. He is of Italian, Yugoslavian, and Chinese descent.
He attended Haileybury College in Australia and the United Kingdom. His father is the founder and owner of HP Tuners, an automotive diagnostic software company, and is his main sponsor. Piastri has three older sisters.
Piastri started racing remote control cars across the country before starting his go-kart racing career in 2011. He moved to the UK in 2016 to pursue his racing ambitions.
He made his single-seater debut in the 2016 UAE Formula 4 Championship, finishing sixth. He then entered the 2017 British F4 Championship, taking six wins and finishing second in the standings.
Personal life
Oscar Piastri is currently single and focusing on his racing career. He has never been in a public romantic relationship with anyone.
He lives in London, England, where he trains and studies. He is fluent in English and Italian and is learning French. He enjoys playing video games, watching movies, and listening to music.
He is a fan of the Essendon Football Club, an Australian Rules football team. He is also a supporter of the Movember Foundation, a charity that raises awareness and funds for men’s health issues.
Career
Notable achievements and records have marked Oscar Piastri’s career. In 2018, Piastri moved to Formula Renault Eurocup with Arden Motorsport, where he took one win and finished seventh overall.
He moved to R-ace GP in 2019 and dominated the championship with seven wins, becoming the first Australian to win the title.
In 2020, Piastri entered the FIA Formula 3 Championship with Prema Racing, where he won the season-opening race on his debut.
He went on to win another race and finish on the podium five times, winning the championship by three points in a dramatic finale. He also joined the Alpine Academy, formerly the Renault Sport Academy.
In 2021, Piastri entered the FIA Formula 2 Championship with Prema Racing, where he continued his impressive form, winning four and three special races and achieving a podium at each round.
He won the championship in the first race of the final weekend in Abu Dhabi, becoming the sixth driver to win the championship in his rookie season. He also tested the Alpine A521 F1 car in the end-of-season young driver test.
In 2022, Piastri was forced to take a year off as there was no F1 seat available for him and he was not allowed to return to F2 as champion. He acted as a reserve driver for the Alpine F1 Team and took part in several test days.
In 2023, Piastri finally made his F1 debut with McLaren, partnering Lando Norris. He became the first Australian to race for McLaren since Mark Webber in 2005.
He scored his first points in his second race in Bahrain and his first podium in his fifth in Monaco. He also achieved his first fastest lap in his seventh race in France. He is currently tenth in the drivers’ standings with 87 points.
Net worth
Oscar Piastri’s net worth is estimated at $5 million.
He earns his income from his racing career, sponsorship deals and endorsements. He is sponsored by HP Tuners, Alpine Academy, Puma and Bell Helmets.
He also has a product line that sells clothing, accessories and souvenirs.
Social media
- Instagram Name: @oscarpiastri
- Twitter Username: @OscarPiastri
