BEYOND THE GRID: Oscar Piastri on chasing more F1 wins, being managed by Mark Webber and his McLaren future

A Formula 1 winner in his first season, Oscar Piastri has his sights set on more success. At McLaren, alongside Lando Norris, guided by Team Principal Andrea Stella and manager Mark Webber, he’s right where he needs to be.
Speaking to Tom Clarkson on this week’s episode of Beyond The Grid, Oscar reflects on his rookie year in F1, his Sprint victory ahead of Max Verstappen in Qatar last year, on-track clashes and off-track discussions with Lewis Hamilton, and why at his home race in Melbourne he’ll be fuelled by his Grandma’s baking as well as the Australian crowd.
To listen to the episode, hit go on the audio player below – or click here to listen on your preferred podcasting platform.
For more Oscar, listen to the next episode of F1 Explains – the podcast which answers your questions about Formula 1. Oscar explains how his time in Formula 3 and Formula 2 prepared him for the pinnacle of motorsport.
And for a preview of Oscar and fellow Beyond The Grid guest Daniel Ricciardo’s home race, listen to F1 Nation's preview of the 2024 Australian Grand Prix here.
You can now watch full episodes of F1 Beyond The Grid on the F1 YouTube channel.
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