Oscar Piastri
Oscar Piastri praised for smart drive to second at Japanese GP
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Oscar Piastri delivered a composed drive from third on the grid to second place at the Japanese Grand Prix, earning praise from F1 TV analyst Alex Brundle. A safety car triggered by Oliver Bearman's crash altered the race, allowing Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli to pit cheaply and secure victory. McLaren showed improved form at Suzuka after a troubled start to the 2026 season.
Oscar Piastri shared photos from a recent karting outing with Alex Albon and Gabriel Bortoleto. The images, posted on Instagram during the three-week break after the Miami Grand Prix, quickly gained widespread attention among Formula 1 fans.
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Former Formula 1 presenter Will Buxton says Red Bull has regretted not signing Oscar Piastri as a junior driver for years. The team is now targeting the McLaren driver as a potential replacement for Max Verstappen.
Oscar Piastri set the fastest time of 1:30.133 in second practice for the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, beating Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli by 0.092 seconds on soft tires. George Russell was third for the constructors' leaders, with McLaren teammate Lando Norris fourth.
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McLaren driver Oscar Piastri was unable to start his home Formula 1 race at the Australian Grand Prix after crashing during reconnaissance laps. The incident occurred around 40 minutes before the race, destroying the front end of his car. Piastri attributed the crash to a combination of cold tyres and an unexpected power spike from his engine.