Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Oscar Piastri

Discover the career path of Oscar Piastri, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Oscar Piastri is an Australian Formula One driver currently racing for McLaren. He has won nine Formula One Grands Prix across three seasons, establishing himself as a notable competitor in the sport.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1998: McLaren Won World Constructors' Championship

In 1998, McLaren won their first World Constructors' Championship since that year, helped by Piastri's performance during the season.

2010: Last Australian to lead the World Drivers' Championship

In 2025, Piastri became the first Australian to lead the World Drivers' Championship since 2010, after winning the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix.

2011: Move to Kart Racing

In 2011, at the age of 10, Oscar Piastri transitioned from radio-controlled racing to kart racing at the Oakleigh Go Kart Racing Club (OGKRC).

2013: CIK Stars of Karting Win

In 2013, Oscar Piastri won the CIK Stars of Karting in the Rookies class.

2014: Karting Championship Wins

In 2014, Oscar Piastri won the OGKRC Championship, City of Melbourne Titles, South Australian Championship, and National Sprint Classic Champion of Champions in Junior Clubman.

2015: Move to Europe

From 2015 onwards, Oscar Piastri moved to compete in Europe with Kosmic, supported by James Sera and Rob McIntyre.

2015: Continued Karting Successes

In 2015, Oscar Piastri achieved third in the KF3 Australian Championship and won the Victorian Championship, OGKRC's Junior Top Guns, the Gold Coast Race of Stars, and the City of Melbourne Titles again.

2016: Graduation to Junior Formulae

In 2016, Oscar Piastri graduated to junior formulae in his racing career.

2016: Third City of Melbourne Title

In 2016, Oscar Piastri returned to Australia to claim his third successive City of Melbourne Titles. Also, in Europe, he joined Ricky Flynn Motorsport in OK-Junior.

2017: F4 British Championship

In 2017, Oscar Piastri competed in the F4 British Championship with Arden, achieving multiple podiums and victories and finishing as runner-up to Jamie Caroline.

2018: Eurocup Debut

In 2018, Oscar Piastri made his Eurocup debut with Arden, achieving his maiden podium finish at Spa-Francorchamps and finishing eighth in the championship.

2018: GP3 Series Post-Season Test

In 2018, Oscar Piastri participated in the GP3 Series post-season test at Yas Marina with Trident.

2019: Mark Webber Becomes Manager

In 2019, Mark Webber became Oscar Piastri's manager, negotiating his move to Formula One.

2019: N. de Vries

In 2019, N. de Vries had a significant achievement.

2019: Formula 3 Post-Season Test

In 2019, Oscar Piastri returned for the Formula 3 post-season test with Prema.

2019: Formula Renault Eurocup Win

In 2019, Oscar Piastri won the Formula Renault Eurocup championship with R-ace GP.

2019: Eurocup Championship with R-ace GP

In 2019, competing under a British license, Oscar Piastri joined R-ace GP and won the Eurocup championship, clinching the title at Yas Marina.

January 2020: Joined Renault Sport Academy

In January 2020, Oscar Piastri became a member of the Renault Sport Academy, three months after securing the Formula Renault Eurocup title.

2020: M. Schumacher

In 2020, M. Schumacher marked a significant achievement.

2020: Joins Alpine Academy

In 2020, Oscar Piastri became a member of the Alpine Academy.

2020: FIA Formula 3 Championship Win

In 2020, Oscar Piastri won the FIA Formula 3 Championship with Prema.

2020: Signs with Prema for FIA Formula 3

In 2020, managed by Mark Webber and a member of the Renault Sport Academy, Oscar Piastri signed with Prema for the FIA Formula 3 Championship and won on debut in Spielberg.

2020: Formula Two Machinery Test

Oscar Piastri debuted in Formula Two machinery during the three-day 2020 post-season test at Sakhir.

2021: D. Hauger

In 2021, D. Hauger accomplished a notable achievement.

2021: Joins Prema for FIA Formula 2

In 2021, Oscar Piastri remained with Prema for his FIA Formula 2 campaign, and achieved his maiden victory after multiple overtakes in the second sprint race at Sakhir.

2021: FIA Formula 2 Championship Win

In 2021, Oscar Piastri won the FIA Formula 2 Championship with Prema.

2022: Leaves Alpine Academy

In 2022, Oscar Piastri ended his membership with the Alpine Academy.

2023: Signs with McLaren

In 2023, Oscar Piastri signed with McLaren to partner Lando Norris and made his Formula One debut at the Bahrain Grand Prix, achieving his first career podium at the Japanese Grand Prix.

2024: Maiden Victory in Hungary and Azerbaijan

In 2024, Oscar Piastri achieved his maiden victory in Hungary, which he repeated in Azerbaijan, becoming the fifth Australian to win a Formula One Grand Prix.

2025: Nine Race Wins

As of the 2025 São Paulo Grand Prix, Piastri has achieved nine race wins, five pole positions, eight fastest laps, and 24 podiums in Formula One.

2025: Further Victories and Maiden Pole Position

In 2025, Oscar Piastri achieved seven further victories and his maiden pole position at the Chinese Grand Prix, engaging in a title battle with Norris.

2025: McLaren Extended Contract With Piastri Until 2028

In 2025, 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, signaling their confidence in his abilities.