Current Formula 1 Team
Oscar Piastri drives for McLaren in Formula 1. He joined the McLaren driver lineup alongside Lando Norris for the 2023 season. McLaren is a British team competing in the FIA Formula One World Championship with a factory team entry.
McLaren's current car is the MCL60, powered by a Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains engine. The team is headquartered at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, United Kingdom. McLaren competes for the Constructors' Championship and supplies Piastri with factory support, engineering resources, and a full-season seat.
Contract and Career Timeline
McLaren announced Piastri's multiyear contract before the 2023 season. He moved from Alpine, where he had served as a reserve driver and later raced in 2023 before his McLaren seat was confirmed. Piastri previously competed in Formula 2 and won the championship in 2021.
Before Formula 1, Piastri raced in the FIA Formula 3 Championship and the Toyota Racing Series. He also competed in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine. His progression through junior categories led to a seat in the Alpine Academy and later a full-time Formula 1 drive with McLaren.
Car Number and Race Results
Oscar Piastri uses car number 81 in Formula 1. He has scored points in multiple Grand Prix events and achieved his first podium finish at the Singapore Grand Prix. His race results have placed him among the midfield leaders in the Drivers' Championship standings.
Piastri's performance has contributed to McLaren's overall points tally in the Constructors' Championship. He has demonstrated consistent pace and racecraft, supporting McLaren's efforts to challenge for higher positions in the championship. His development continues within the McLaren driver development program alongside Lando Norris.