Oscar Piastri: The Youngest Driver in Formula One

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Oscar Piastri has become the youngest driver to compete in Formula One. The 22-year-old Australian has signed a multi-year deal with McLaren after a successful career in junior formulas.

Background

Born in Melbourne, Australia, Piastri began his racing career in karting. He won the Formula Renault championship in 2019 and the FIA Formula 3 championship in 2020.

Physical Attributes

Piastri's height of 178 cm (5'10") is taller than the average for Formula One drivers. While there are no restrictions on driver height, optimal height for an F1 cockpit is important.

Alternative Career

It is interesting to note that in an alternate universe, Piastri could have been competing in the IFMAR World Championship for remote control cars instead of Formula One.