Oscar Piastri’s Formula One career has started to take off as he shows why McLaren went to such lengths to secure him for the team.
The Australian star has already secured some memorable Grand Prix wins as he looks to add a drivers’ championship to his name.
While there are plenty of years still ahead of him in F1, there are some moments from Oscar Piastri that will live long in the memory.
So, with that said, here’s a look at the top five best moments from the McLaren ace in his career so far.
Photo by Clive Rose/Getty ImagesOscar Piastri’s dramatic Alpine switch to McLaren
Oscar Piastri came through the Alpine academy, working his way towards a role in F1, which included a position as reserve driver for the team.
In August 2022, following the news that Fernando Alonso would be leaving the team to join Aston Martin, Alpine announced the Australian would be stepping onto the grid.
However, despite that, Piastri rejected the claim that he would be racing for them on social media, claiming he had not accepted a contract and wouldn’t be driving for Alpine in 2023.
I understand that, without my agreement, Alpine F1 have put out a press release late this afternoon that I am driving for them next year. This is wrong and I have not signed a contract with Alpine for 2023. I will not be driving for Alpine next year.
— Oscar Piastri (@OscarPiastri) August 2, 2022
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The star claimed: “I understand that, without my agreement, Alpine F1 have put out a press release late this afternoon that I am driving for them next year.
“This is wrong and I have not signed a contract with Alpine for 2023. I will not be driving for Alpine next year.”
It was later revealed that Piastri was in talks with McLaren, who he then went on to join.
Oscar Piastri’s maiden F1 Grand Prix win
Every F1 driver remembers their maiden Grand Prix win, and for Oscar Piastri, that came in Hungary back in 2024.
The race consisted of a battle between him and his McLaren teammate Lando Norris.
Piastri qualified in second, behind Norris, but an overtake on the first lap helped put him out in front.
There were some changes between the two in their track position, but it ended with the Australian taking his first win.
Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty ImagesAzerbaijan race win for Oscar Piastri
Once you’ve got your first Grand Prix win, the confidence can often flow after, with some impressive displays.
For Piastri, that confidence was evident when he took to the track at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, which had plenty of drama.
The McLaren star was stuck in some big battles with Ferrari ace Charles Leclerc.
In the end, Piastri sealed the win over his Monegasque counterpart, but did so in fine fashion with an impressive overtake.
First F1 podium at the Japanese Grand Prix
As far as rookie seasons go, Piastri had a positive showing for McLaren, which was sealed with a podium at the Japanese Grand Prix.
It was the first podium for a rookie since Lance Stroll in 2017, showing just how impressive the feat was at the time.
Piastri has since gotten over 20 podiums, with a few Grand Prix wins to his name already.
Oscar Piastri commits his future to McLaren with new contract
After an impressive season and a bit at McLaren, Piastri committed himself to the team with a brand new contract.
The deal, signed in 2025, was a “multi-year” agreement that will see him stay with the constructor for the future.
It remains to be seen what the two can achieve together, but one thing is for sure: there is a bright future ahead for both.