In a world of few guarantees, Oscar Piastri winning junior single-seater championships became one of them during his climb up the motorsport ladder. In just three years, the Australian won enough trophies to host his own edition of the Oscars.

The Australian is the latest in a long line of Formula 1 drivers from the other side of the Tasman Sea to our New Zealand-born founder, Bruce McLaren. Like Bruce, Oscar exudes calm and is a quick learner, impressing our race team with a composed approach to Formula 1 racing that has seen him go from strength to strength since his debut.

After an eye-catching rookie campaign, Oscar converted this into a sensational sophomore season, claiming his first wins in Hungary and Azerbaijan, and producing key moments that led to McLaren sealing a first Constructors’ Championship title for 26 years.  

2013 CIK Stars of Karting champion

2014 South Australian Junior Championship winner Victorian State Junior Championship winner

2015 British F4 vice-champion

2019 Formula Renault Eurocup champion

2020 Formula 3 champion

2021 Formula 2 champion

2023 Graduates to Formula 1 with McLaren First F1 Sprint win at the Qatar Grand Prix First F1 podium (2nd) in the Qatar Grand Prix

2024 First F1 Grand Prix victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix F1 Constructors' Champions

2025 First F1 Pole Position at the Chinese Grand Prix F1 Constructors' Champions