Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone believes Oscar Piastri has what it takes to win a Formula One world title in another endorsement of the young Aussie.
Piastri exceeded expectations in his rookie season with McLaren, continuing strong form that saw him win three titles in a stellar junior career.
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The 22-year-old finished ninth in the drivers’ championship and was particularly impressive in the second half of the season as McLaren upgraded its car throughout the year.
Piastri claimed two podium finishes and also notched up his maiden F1 victory in a Sprint Race at the Qatar Grand Prix.
It means he won a race, albeit a sprint, before teammate Lando Norris, who now jointly holds the record for the most podiums without a victory (13).
Piastri’s pace in qualifying was extremely impressive, while he has highlighted race pac...
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