Oscar Piastri is highly regarded as a future paddock star. He is a relaxed, easygoing, and charming character. At the same time, the 21-year-old is a determined and focused driver destined for Formula 1. However, his path to the top tier hasn’t been as smooth sailing as many thought it would be. Most of the controversy happened in weeks and surprised many with a signing with McLaren despite spending most of his career under Alpine’s wings.

Nitrobetting regards Oscar Piastri making his Formula 1 debut in 2023 one of the biggest storylines in the paddock for the next campaign. That said, we go over the topics of conversation for his arrival.

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A formidable background for Formula 1

Piastri is only the third driver to win the Formula 3/GP3 and Formula 2/GP2 titles in consecutive seasons. He joins Charles Leclerc and George Russell on this list, which is not an easy achievement to complete.

He was able to adjust to faster machinery in no time. Adding to his list of accolades is the Formula Renault Eurocup title in 2019, giving him three championship-winning seasons at an early age. With 15 race victories in that time as well, his natural talent was emphasized at the same time, making his arrival much anticipated in Formula 1 next season.

Over the last few years, the young driver has completed a strong testing phase in older F1 cars, while getting himself acquainted with the highest level of the sport as a reserve driver. This hones his skill even further before making the final step into a race seat.

An unusual trajectory for McLaren

Piastri is only the third driver to win the Formula 3/GP3 and FOrmula 2/GP2 titles in consecutive seasons. He joins Charles Leclerc and George Russell on this list, which is not an easy achievement to complete.

He was able to adjust to faster machinery in no time. Adding to his list of accolades is the Formula Renault Eurocup title in 2019, giving him three championship-winning seasons at an early age. With 15 race victories in that time as well, his natural talent was emphasized at the same time, making his arrival much anticipated in Formula 1 next season.

Over the last few years, the young driver has completed a strong testing phase in older F1 cars, while getting acquainted with the highest level of the sport as a reserve driver. This hones his skill even further before making the final step into a race seat.

A young pairing with Lando Norris

McLaren is likely to have the youngest pairing grid in 2023. Both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri are excellent drivers with accomplishments to be proud of. With plans of getting back to the front over a relatively shorter term, having younger drivers filled with fire is a prototypical approach for McLaren CEO and Team Principal Zak Brown.

Norris’ experience in Formula 1 should work well with the rookie and leave the team in good stead for the future given that Piastri can deliver better results and keep up with Lando. That remains a big question mark for the constructor, but given their dedication to the 21-year-old and his talent with the results to back that up, we expect a worthy addition to the grid in the next campaign.

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