History of Oscar Piastri in Timeline
Oscar Piastri is an Australian Formula One racing driver currently competing for McLaren. Over his three seasons in Formula One, Piastri has secured two Grand Prix victories, establishing himself as a prominent figure in the sport. His career highlights his skill and potential within Formula One racing.
1998: McLaren's Constructors' Championship
In 1998, McLaren last won the Constructors' Championship before Piastri contributed to their win in 2024.
April 2001: Oscar Piastri's Birth
In April 2001, Oscar Jack Piastri was born.
April 2001: Birth of Oscar Piastri
On 6 April 2001, Oscar Jack Piastri was born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, to Chris and Nicole Piastri.
2011: Started Karting Career
In 2011, Oscar Piastri began his karting career.
2014: McLaren's Constructors' Championship Lead
In 2014, McLaren gained the Constructors' Championship lead for the first time since 2014 after Piastri finished second and Norris finished fourth at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
2014: Professional Karting
In 2014, Oscar Piastri went professional and competed in various Australian races and championships.
2016: Debut in Junior Formulae
In 2016, Oscar Piastri graduated to junior formulae in racing.
2016: Competed in World Championship
In 2016, Oscar Piastri moved to the United Kingdom to further his racing career, finishing sixth in the 2016 World Championship in Bahrain.
2016: Single-Seater Debut and HP Tuners Sponsorship
In early 2016, Piastri landed his first major sponsorship, HP Tuners. Later in 2016, Piastri made his single-seater debut in selected rounds of the Formula 4 UAE Championship.
2017: Runner-up in British F4 Championship
In 2017, Oscar Piastri finished as runner-up in the British F4 championship, claiming six wins and six pole positions.
2017: First Rookie Podium
In 2017, Oscar Piastri secured his first podium finish in Formula One, becoming the first rookie to do so since Lance Stroll in 2017.
December 2018: GP3 Series Post-Season Test
In December 2018, Oscar Piastri participated in the GP3 Series post-season test at Yas Marina with Trident.
December 2018: Switched to R-ace GP
In December 2018, it was announced that Oscar Piastri would switch to reigning team champions R-ace GP for the 2019 championship.
October 2019: Post-Season Test with Prema Racing
In October 2019, Oscar Piastri joined the post-season test with reigning FIA Formula 3 team champions Prema Racing.
2019: Championship Win
In 2019, Oscar Piastri became the Formula Renault Eurocup champion after a win and fourth place at Yas Marina.
2019: Formula Renault Eurocup Win
In 2019, Oscar Piastri secured his first championship in the Formula Renault Eurocup with R-ace GP.
2019: Relationship with Lily Zneimer
In 2019, the year before Oscar Piastri graduated from boarding school, he began dating Lily Zneimer.
January 2020: Joined Renault Sport Academy
In January 2020, Oscar Piastri joined the Renault Sport Academy.
January 2020: Signed with Prema Racing
In January 2020, Oscar Piastri signed with Prema Racing to contest the upcoming season.
December 2020: Continued with Prema Racing into Formula 2
In December 2020, Oscar Piastri announced that he would continue with Prema Racing into Formula 2 for the 2021 season.
2020: Joined 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.
2021: Formula 2 Season
During the 2021 Formula 2 season, Oscar Piastri finished fifth in his debut race and claimed his first Formula 2 race win.
2021: Continued in Alpine Academy
In 2021, Oscar Piastri continued his association with the Alpine Academy.
2021: McLaren's Double Podium
In 2021, Oscar Piastri got McLaren's first double podium finish since the 2021 Italian Grand Prix.
2021: Continued in Alpine Academy and drove the Alpine A521
In 2021, Oscar Piastri remained part of the now-rebranded Alpine Academy and drove the Alpine A521 in the post-season young drivers' test at Yas Marina Circuit in December.
2021: FIA Formula 2 Championship Win
In 2021, Oscar Piastri won the FIA Formula 2 Championship with Prema.
June 2022: Rumors of Driving for Williams
In June 2022, rumors emerged suggesting Oscar Piastri would drive for Williams in 2023 on loan from Alpine.
September 2022: Red Bull's Missed Opportunity
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.
2022: Early Joining of McLaren
In 2022, Alpine agreed to end Piastri's contract early to allow Piastri to join McLaren in the post-season testing session immediately after the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
2022: Alpine F1 Team Reserve Driver
In 2022, Oscar Piastri was appointed as Alpine F1 Team's reserve driver and also made available as a reserve driver for McLaren.
2023: 2023 Season
During the 2023 season, Piastri finished 5 places lower in the drivers' championship compared to 2024.
2023: Alpine Announcement and Piastri's Rejection
In 2023, Alpine announced that Piastri would replace Alonso, but Piastri rejected the announcement, stating he had not signed a contract and would not be driving for them. This led to criticism and threats of legal action from Alpine.
2023: McLaren Racing Season
In 2023, Oscar Piastri raced for McLaren alongside Lando Norris, experiencing challenges and achieving his first points at the Australian Grand Prix.
2023: Signed with McLaren and Formula One Debut
In 2023, Oscar Piastri signed with McLaren and made his Formula One debut at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
2023: Contract Recognition Board Ruling and McLaren Announcement
In 2023, the FIA's Contract Recognition Board ruled against Alpine, and Oscar Piastri announced he would be joining McLaren from 2023 onwards.
July 2024: Dating Lily Zneimer
As of July 2024, Oscar Piastri is dating Lily Zneimer, an engineering graduate he met at boarding school.
2024: Formula One Achievements
As of 2024, Oscar Piastri has achieved two race wins, three fastest laps, and ten podiums in Formula One.
2024: Maiden Victory in Hungary and Victory in Azerbaijan
In 2024, Oscar Piastri achieved his maiden Formula One victory in Hungary and won in Azerbaijan.
2024: Piastri Finished 4th in Drivers Championship
In 2024, Piastri finished 4th in the drivers' championship with 292 points, achieving two wins, seven podiums, and one fastest lap, also helping McLaren win the Constructors' Championship.
2025: Contract Extension Announced
In 2025, McLaren announced a multi-year contract extension with Piastri until at least the end of the 2028 season.
2026: Contract Extension with McLaren
On 20 September, Oscar Piastri signed a contract extension to stay with McLaren until the end of 2026.
2028: Contract Extension Announced
In 2025, McLaren announced a multi-year contract extension with Piastri until at least the end of the 2028 season.
2028: Contract with McLaren
Oscar Piastri is contracted to remain at McLaren until at least the end of the 2028 season.
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