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Oscar Piastri
McLaren • Australia • Born 2001 • Debuted 2023
- Titles
- 0
- Wins
- 5
- Podiums
- 18
Piastri won three junior titles in consecutive seasons before he ever sat in a Formula 1 car, and the step up looked routine. He is the more measured half of the McLaren garage, strong on long runs and reliable in difficult conditions.
His technical feedback is unusually clear, which is why he often runs the experimental set-ups on a Friday.
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