Max Verstappen re-established Red Bull as winners at Suzuka, but Sergio Perez struggled. Here are RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Japanese GP.
Oscar Piastri articles archive
Piastri “just wasn’t quick enough at certain points” despite breakthrough podium
Formula 1
Posted onOscar Piastri reached the Formula 1 podium for the first time yesterday but said there was clear room for improvement in his race performance.
Verstappen “lucky” to resist first-lap attack from Norris and Piastri
Formula 1
Posted onJapanese Grand Prix winner Max Verstappen admitted he was “lucky” to hold onto the lead at the start after facing pressure from both McLarens.
McLaren drivers hail team’s ‘outstanding progress’ after first double podium
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris and Oscar Piastri praised McLaren’s progress this season after securing second and third in the Japanese Grand Prix.
Another Verstappen win makes Red Bull champions again as Piastri reaches podium
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen took another comfortable victory in the Japanese Grand Prix ahead of the McLaren pair to win the constructors’ championship for Red Bull.
Piastri says he could have gone quicker after claiming front row spot on Suzuka debut
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren’s Oscar Piastri says he was pleased to secure second on the grid at Suzuka despite knowing he could have gone faster.
Verstappen takes dominant pole ahead of Piastri as Perez struggles to fifth
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen secured pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix by over half a second from the two McLarens of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.
Verstappen fastest again in final practice ahead of McLaren duo
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen completed a hat trick of fastest practice times by setting the best lap in the final practice session at Suzuka.
LKYSUNZ offers $600m to enter new team into Formula 1
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: LKYSUNZ offers $600m to enter F1 • Piastri “pushed me a lot” – Norris • Tsunoda hopes to rebound after DNFs • Honda rebrands US racing arm
Piastri “much more comfortable” at new circuits than at start of rookie season
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 rookie Oscar Piastri believes he’s much better prepared to race at unfamiliar circuits than he was at the start of the 2023 season.
Piastri gets new deal to stay at McLaren until 2026
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren has agreed a two-year contract extension with Oscar Piastri which will keep the rookie at the team until the end of the 2026 season.
2023 Singapore Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onWhen Red Bull stumbled, one driver ensured he did not miss his chance to win. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Singapore Grand Prix.
Norris to run McLaren’s only set of upgrades in Singapore
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris will run McLaren’s only set of upgrades on its car this weekend. Oscar Piastri is due to run them in Japan next week.
2023 Italian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMonza saw some drivers restricted by their cars, but others still stood out. Here are RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Italian Grand Prix.
McLaren will review whether early Norris pit stop led to ‘unacceptable’ clash
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren’s drivers will be reminded they should never make contact with each other after the pair touched during today’s Italian Grand Prix.
Hamilton apologised to Piastri for collision: “That’s what gentlemen do”
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton apologised to Oscar Piastri after being penalised for the collision between the pair in the Italian Grand Prix.
Sainz puts Ferrari on top ahead of qualifying but warned over Piastri clash
2023 Italian Grand Prix third practice
Posted onFerrari’s Carlos Sainz Jnr set the pace in final practice for the Italian Grand Prix despite making contact with McLaren’s Oscar Piastri.
2023 Dutch Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
2023 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onThe first race after the break challenged all drivers, rookies to veterans. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Dutch Grand Prix.
Sainz reprimanded, Ferrari fined €5,000 for “potentially dangerous” Piastri clash
2023 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari and driver Carlos Sainz Jnr received minor punishments after the driver clashed with Oscar Piastri in qualifying at Zandvoort.
Ricciardo’s options were ‘hit the wall or hit Piastri’ in crash
2023 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onDaniel Ricciardo says he made a split second decision to hit the barrier rather than Oscar Piastri after breaking his hand in a practice crash.