McLaren Racing’s Oscar Piastri kicked off his weekend on top during FP1—the sole practice session of the F1 Belgian GP, full report and results below. The F1 Belgian GP marks the third of six sprint weekends in 2025. With just one practice session this weekend, teams must adapt quickly and dial in a setup that…
Ahead of the F1 Belgian GP, Oscar Piastri has offered his most candid reflection on his controversial weekend in Silverstone, where a 10-second time penalty that sparked debate overshadowed his remarkable drive to second place. A race of two halves Starting from second on the grid behind Max Verstappen’s pole-sitting Red Bull, Piastri found himself…
As Formula 1 heads into the unpredictable and high-speed challenge of the Belgian GP at Spa-Francorchamps, the spotlight isn’t just on performance – it’s also on paddock politics and team dynamics. While some top teams are managing internal upheaval and rumours, McLaren stands out for its stability – something Oscar Piastri clearly values. Piastri on…
Oscar Piastri has been massively impressive since he took the step up to F1 in 2023. Even when the Australian did not have the car to win, it was clear that his talent and mentality were those of a future world champion. In 2025, his third season in F1, he possesses both the talent and…
Oscar Piastri is currently leading the driver’s championship by 8 points, with teammate Lando Norris hot on his heels following the F1 British GP. The McLaren drivers have been running away from Red Bull’s Max Verstappen; the gap from Piastri to Verstappen has grown to 69 points. Piastri spoke in a print media session before…
At first glance, the crash between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at the F1 Canadian Grand Prix might have seemed disastrous for McLaren. But CEO Zak Brown has revealed that, in hindsight, it ended up being a positive moment for the team. The Canadian Grand Prix a blessing in disguise for McLaren F1? Heading into Circuit Gilles‑Villeneuve,…
Alpine’s former non-executive director Alain Prost has recently opened up about the key role he played in Oscar Piastri’s journey to becoming an F1 driver. The former world champion also revealed that he endorses the Australian as the battle for the 2025 Drivers’ Championship rages on between the McLaren teammates. Piastri, now in his third…
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has shared his thoughts on how Max Verstappen’s race unfolded with a low-downforce set-up and the penalty McLaren’s Oscar Piastri received during the rain-affected F1 British GP on Sunday. Although Verstappen’s Monza-style rear wing configuration allowed him to clinch his 44th pole position for Red Bull on Saturday, the…
Andrea Stella and the whole McLaren team had the dream result at the F1 British GP. They finsished with a 1-2 for the fifth time this season. However, the race was not plain sailing for McLaren after Oscar Piastri was handed a 10-second time penalty for erratic braking behind the safety car. The 10-second time…
McLaren’s Team Principal Andrea Stella spoke about Oscar Piastri’s penalty following the F1 British GP. Piastri significantly decreased his speed from 218kph to 52kph behind the Safety Car. As a result, he received a 10-second penalty and two penalty points to his Super License. Stella said in this print media session he found Piastri’s penalty…
