Oscar Piastri voted Driver of the Day in Miami
This Sunday, Oscar Piastri was voted Driver of the Day at the Miami Grand Prix. A well-deserved distinction following a masterful performance that confirms his meteoric rise this season.
Starting from fourth position on the grid, Oscar Piastri capitalized on a collision between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris to move closer to first place. He then overtook Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen to take the lead for good, finishing 37 seconds ahead of George Russell’s Mercedes.
This victory marks the fourth for the young McLaren driver in six races this season and the third consecutive one. An achievement that McLaren hadn’t accomplished since Mika Häkkinen’s era in 1998.
A strong leadership in the championship
Thanks to this performance, Oscar Piastri consolidates his position at the top of the drivers’ standings with 131 points, ahead of his teammate Lando Norris (115 points) and Max Verstappen (99 points).
A Well-Deserved Recognition
The election of Oscar Piastri as driver of the day by the fans reflects his talent and determination. With this victory, he establishes himself as a serious contender for the world title, in a season where McLaren seems ready to return to glory.
