Oscar Piastri's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Oscar Piastri.

Oscar Piastri is an Australian racing driver currently competing in Formula One for McLaren. He has secured seven Grand Prix wins over the course of three seasons. Piastri's career highlights his success in motorsport.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2010: Piastri becomes the first Australian to lead the World Drivers' Championship since 2010

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

2013: CIK Stars of Karting Title

In 2013, Oscar Piastri won his first title: the CIK Stars of Karting in the Rookies class.

2014: Multiple Championships

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: Continued Karting Successes

In 2015, Oscar Piastri closed his national karting career with third in the KF3 Australian Championship and victory in the Victorian Championship, OGKRC's Junior Top Guns, the Gold Coast Race of Stars, and the City of Melbourne Titles again.

2019: Formula Renault Eurocup Champion

In 2019, Oscar Piastri claimed his first victory in the series at Silverstone, later winning at Spa-Francorchamps. He secured the Formula Renault Eurocup championship after a win and fourth place at the final round at Yas Marina.

2020: FIA Formula 3 Championship

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

2021: FIA Formula 2 Campaign and Championship Win

In 2021, Oscar Piastri competed in FIA Formula 2 with Prema, achieving multiple victories and podiums, securing the championship with 252.5 points, becoming the sixth driver to win the GP2/F2 title in his rookie season.

2021: FIA Formula 2 Championship

In 2021, Oscar Piastri won the FIA Formula 2 Championship with Prema, marking his rookie season victory and making him the only driver to win Formula Renault, Formula Three, and Formula Two championships in successive seasons.

2023: Piastri debuts with McLaren and secures first podium

In 2023, Oscar Piastri debuted with McLaren, replacing Daniel Ricciardo alongside Lando Norris. He faced initial challenges with the MCL60 but achieved his maiden points finish at the Australian Grand Prix. He later secured his first podium at the Japanese Grand Prix and claimed his maiden sprint victory at the Qatar Grand Prix. Piastri finished ninth in the World Drivers' Championship with 97 points.

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, achieving his first career podium in his rookie season at the Japanese Grand Prix.

2023: FIA CRB ruled Piastri was a free agent

In 2023, the FIA Contract Recognition Board (CRB) ruled against Alpine, determining Piastri was a free agent, allowing him to join McLaren. This followed a hearing to determine whether Piastri was contracted to Alpine, which could have obligated him to fulfil the contract or required McLaren to activate a release clause.

2024: Piastri secures maiden F1 victory and helps McLaren secure World Constructors' Championship

In 2024, Oscar Piastri achieved his maiden Formula One victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix and won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, becoming the fifth Australian to win an F1 Grand Prix. He contributed to McLaren winning their first World Constructors' Championship since 1998, finishing fourth in the World Drivers' Championship with 292 points.

2024: Maiden Formula One Victory

In 2024, Oscar Piastri secured his maiden Formula One victory in Hungary, becoming the fifth Australian driver to win a Formula One Grand Prix, and repeated this feat in Azerbaijan.

2024: Piastri's race pace development is noted, with maiden victories in Hungary and Azerbaijan

Throughout 2024, Oscar Piastri was lauded for his adaptability and his race pace development, taking maiden victories in Hungary and Azerbaijan. Luke Smith of The New York Times described his Azerbaijan win as a "coming-of-age drive".

2025: Achievements as of 2025 Belgian Grand Prix

As of the 2025 Belgian Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri has achieved eight race wins, four pole positions, seven fastest laps, and 21 podiums in Formula One.

2025: Piastri's tyre management and qualifying pace issues are eradicated

By 2025, several critics opined that Oscar Piastri had eradicated the tyre management and qualifying pace issues he experienced in earlier seasons, working closely with his engineers to solve the former.

2025: Further Victories and Maiden Pole Position

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

2025: Piastri extends contract with McLaren and earns first win of the season

In 2025, Piastri was expected to challenge his teammate Lando Norris for the World Driver's Championship. Prior to the season, McLaren announced a multi-year contract extension for Piastri until 2028. He secured his first victory of the season at the Chinese Grand Prix.