In his first Formula 1 season, Oscar Piastri, managed by former F1 driver Mark Webber, made a strong impression, scoring 97 points and finishing ninth in the world championship, despite initial difficulties.
Highlights
‣ Oscar Piastri made a good impression in his first season driving in Formula 1, alongside teammate Lando Norris.
‣ Mark Webber, a former Formula 1 driver, is Piastri’s manager and expressed immense pride in his performance.
‣ In his first season, Piastri scored 97 points in the world championship, securing ninth place.
‣ Despite initial difficulties, the performance of the car and team improved as the season progressed.
Oscar Piastri? Yeah, he’s a newbie in Formula 1. But boy, did he make a splash! You’d hardly notice it was his first time in the big leagues, especially with Lando Norris by his side.
Mark Webber, a seasoned F1 driver, is the one guiding this 22-year-old prodigy. And let me tell you, he’s bursting with pride.
Webber’s Take on Piastri
Webber couldn’t hide his joy when talking about Piastri. “I’m over the moon, really,” he told Motorsport.com. “Never in a million years did we think we’d kick off like this.” But he’s quick to add, there’s still work to be done.
Piastri, in his rookie season with McLaren, bagged 97 points. That’s ninth place in the world championship, folks!
The season started off a bit rocky for Andrea Stelle’s team. But as the saying goes, it’s not about how you start, but how you finish. And they finished strong, with the car getting better and better.
