Oscar Piastri has become the latest young driver to join the Formula One grid, and his journey to the top has been an exciting one. The 20-year-old Australian made his debut with the Renault F1 Team in 2021, and his path to the pinnacle of motorsport has been an impressive one.
Piastri first made a name for himself in the junior series, winning the 2019 Formula Renault Eurocup championship in his first season of car racing. He followed that up with a strong 2020 campaign, finishing second in the FIA Formula 3 Championship.
It was during this time that Piastri had a memorable moment with Renault driver Daniel Ricciardo. During a practice session at the 2020 Hungarian Grand Prix, Piastri was driving a Formula 3 car and Ricciardo was driving a Formula 1 car. Ricciardo pulled up alongside Piastri and gave him a thumbs up, which was captured on camera and went viral on social media.
Piastri was then signed by Renault as a development driver for 2021, and he was eventually promoted to a full-time race seat for the 2021 season. He made his debut in Bahrain, and he has already shown his potential with a strong performance in the opening race of the season.
Piastri is now part of a new generation of drivers making their way into Formula One, and his story is an inspiring one. He has worked hard to get to where he is today, and his viral moment with Ricciardo is a testament to his talent and determination. With his career in Formula One just beginning, it will be exciting to see what he can achieve in the coming years.
