Australian Oscar Piastri leads the Formula 1 drivers’ championship. There is evidence to suggest he could go all the way.
McLaren’s “papaya rules” are set to allow Piastri the best shot at what no Australian has achieved since Alan Jones with Williams 45 years ago – winning the title.
A brilliant opening manoeuvre from the Australian driver has won him the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and the lead in the Formula 1 drivers’ championship.
The Australian took a commanding lead from pole and did not look back,only relinquishing the lead briefly to pit for new tyres.
The four-time reigning world champion has won in Suzuka for the fourth time in a row,despite Norris and Piastri having the best race car on the grid.
Jack Doohan walked away from the wreck in a stunning testament to the safety features of modern F1 cars,but he appeared to move gingerly as he exited the track.
Oscar Piastri started from pole position in his first grand prix since his heartbreak at Albert Park and drove a near-faultless race en route to victory.
A week after failing to snap Australia’s hoodoo of no local driver finishing on the Albert Park podium,Oscar Piastri was utterly dominant in victory in Shanghai.
The Australian superstar will start Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix from pole – the first time he’s ever started an F1 grand prix from the head of the grid.
The first race of the new season delivered on the significant pre-season hype. Lando Norris emerged victorious in the rain to take victory in a crash-strewn Australian Grand Prix.