Oscar Piatri: First Australian at the World Cup tip for 15 years!

Oscar Piatri: First Australian at the World Cup tip for 15 years!

Saudiarabien - Oscar Piatri celebrated its third win of the season in an exciting race in Saudi Arabia and thus takes the lead in the overall ranking of the Formula 1 World Championship for the first time. After five of the planned 24 races, the McLaren pilot is now a ten-point lead over its teammate Lando Norris and twelve points on the reigning world champion Max Verstappen. The decision was made under dramatic conditions when Verstappen received a five-second penalty for a faulty maneuver in the first curve, which gave Piatri the opportunity to take the lead and defend.

The veteran Verstappen, who went into the race after the pole position, was upset by the decision of the racing commissioners. "I can't say anything about that, otherwise I may have further consequences," he said in the face of the punishment that cost him a podium. Helmut Marko, Motorsport consultant at Red Bull, commented on the incident as a racing incident and was optimistic about the upcoming races.

piatris impressive performance

in a race that put its concentration and focus on the test, Piatri delivered an almost flawless performance. He took the opportunity to drive his fastest time in the last round and demonstrated not only his speed, but also the reliability of his car. Lando Norris, who had to deal with a crash in qualifying, only reached fourth place in the race, which team boss Andrea Stella interpreted as a sign of the driver's inner conflicts.

With this victory, Piatri is the first Australian since Mark Webber in 2010, who holds the leadership in the World Cup. Despite his new status as a World Cup leader, the young driver emphasizes that he currently means little and that he is more happy about the team performance. He is also supported by his manager Mark Webber, which is considered an essential factor for his previous success.

a praise of Verstappen

Verstappen also dropped positive words for Piatri and praised his quiet driving style, which could be decisive in the title fight. With five wins from 51 Grand Prix races, the 22-year-old has established himself as a serious rival and seems ready for the challenges that the rest of the season brings.

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