Oscar Piastri

Australian racing driver

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Piastri expresses confidence for a fair shot in 2026 title race
sport Feb 5, 2026, 7:23 PM
Piastri expresses confidence for a fair shot in 2026 title race
  • Oscar Piastri had a strong performance in the 2025 Formula One season, leading the standings at times.
  • There were tensions within McLaren due to race strategies and team dynamics, but both drivers received equal treatment.
  • Piastri is optimistic about the upcoming season and aims for better results in front of his home crowd in Melbourne.
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Leonardo Fornaroli joins McLaren as reserve driver for 2026 F1 season
sport Jan 15, 2026, 4:18 PM
Leonardo Fornaroli joins McLaren as reserve driver for 2026 F1 season
  • Leonardo Fornaroli has been announced as McLaren’s reserve, test and development driver for the upcoming season.
  • Pato O'Ward will continue in his role as reserve driver while Richard Verschoor is appointed as a test driver.
  • The team is gearing up for the 2026 season with a car launch event scheduled in February and the season starting in March.
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Lando Norris claims first F1 title, defeating rivals
sport Dec 8, 2025, 11:35 AM
Lando Norris claims first F1 title, defeating rivals
  • Lando Norris became the first British F1 champion since Lewis Hamilton by winning the 2025 championship.
  • He faced significant challenges throughout the season, including a technical failure and a disqualification.
  • Norris's victory signifies a new era and a departure from traditional team dynamics in Formula 1.
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Lando Norris holds narrow lead heading into crucial Abu Dhabi GP
sport Nov 30, 2025, 7:31 PM
Lando Norris holds narrow lead heading into crucial Abu Dhabi GP
  • Lando Norris currently leads the 2025 F1 Drivers' Championship by 12 points over Max Verstappen.
  • Norris must finish on the podium in the upcoming Abu Dhabi GP to secure the championship.
  • The final race is set against the backdrop of a tightly contested season, with multiple drivers capable of winning the title.
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Max Verstappen claims victory in Qatar, intensifying F1 title race
sport Nov 30, 2025, 6:30 PM
Max Verstappen claims victory in Qatar, intensifying F1 title race
  • Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix, benefiting from a strategic blunder by McLaren.
  • Lando Norris finished fourth, narrowly avoiding clinching the championship title.
  • This victory sets up a crucial three-way title decider in the upcoming Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
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Oscar Piastri claims pole position in Qatar GP sprint after Lando Norris's mistake
sport Nov 28, 2025, 7:30 PM
Oscar Piastri claims pole position in Qatar GP sprint after Lando Norris's mistake
  • Oscar Piastri clinched pole position for the Qatar Grand Prix Sprint, outpacing George Russell narrowly.
  • Lando Norris's error in qualifying dropped him to third, creating pressure as he leads the championship.
  • Max Verstappen’s struggle on track has put his championship bid in jeopardy as he qualified in sixth.
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Lando Norris retains lead while Oscar Piastri closes the gap in Qatar
sport Nov 28, 2025, 3:50 PM
Lando Norris retains lead while Oscar Piastri closes the gap in Qatar
  • Oscar Piastri won the sprint race in Qatar, narrowing Lando Norris's points lead to 22.
  • Norris finished third in the sprint race, while Max Verstappen placed fourth.
  • The championship race is heating up with only one main event left to determine the title.
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Lando Norris leads F1 championship race heading into Qatar
sport Nov 28, 2025, 1:00 AM
Lando Norris leads F1 championship race heading into Qatar
  • Following the Las Vegas Grand Prix, both McLaren drivers were disqualified, affecting their point standings.
  • Lando Norris holds a 24-point lead ahead of Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen, with 33 points available in the upcoming Qatar race.
  • A strong performance at the Qatar GP could seal the championship for Norris, highlighting the importance of this race.
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Max Verstappen warns Piastri of ‘number two driver’ label if he aids Norris
sport Nov 27, 2025, 6:10 PM
Max Verstappen warns Piastri of ‘number two driver’ label if he aids Norris
  • Verstappen cautions Piastri against helping Norris, stating it may define him as a 'number two driver'.
  • Piastri has expressed his intention to compete fully, having discussed the matter briefly with his team.
  • McLaren maintains a policy of allowing both drivers to race freely, supporting competitive spirit in the final races.
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McLaren duo disqualified for illegal car specifications in Las Vegas GP
sport Nov 23, 2025, 1:00 AM
McLaren duo disqualified for illegal car specifications in Las Vegas GP
  • Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri were disqualified after post-race checks revealed their McLaren cars did not comply with FIA specifications.
  • Both drivers faced penalties for excessive plank wear, with their vehicles registering less than the 9mm minimum thickness.
  • This ruling impacts the Formula 1 title race, placing Norris's leadership under threat as both Piastri and Verstappen enter the last two races within striking distance.
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Grill'd apologizes after burger curse impacts Oscar Piastri's F1 results
sport Nov 13, 2025, 12:08 AM
Grill'd apologizes after burger curse impacts Oscar Piastri's F1 results
  • Grill'd initiated a promotion for free burgers each time Oscar Piastri finished on the podium, which started ahead of the Australian Grand Prix in March.
  • Since the promotion relaunched five races ago, Piastri has not finished in the top three, leading to claims of a 'curse' from fans.
  • Grill'd publicly apologized for the promotion, acknowledging the struggles faced by the young driver as he looks to rebound in the remaining races of the season.
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