P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Nice to be given a helping hand in your career by a true legend of the sport.
Alain Prost has played a crucial role in guiding Oscar Piastri towards Formula 1, recognizing similarities between Piastri’s driving style and his own during Piastri’s early junior career. Piastri’s success in the British F4 championship in 2017 and later in the Formula Renault Eurocup led to his inclusion in the Renault Sporting Academy, eventually transitioning to the Alpine Academy. Despite a contract dispute with Alpine, Piastri got his opportunity in F1 with McLaren in 2023 thanks to Prost’s advocacy. Prost praised Piastri’s strategic driving approach, reminiscent of his own, emphasizing the importance of tactical overtaking maneuvers and clever decision-making on the track. While Prost appreciated Piastri’s talents, he remained neutral on predicting the championship outcome, stating his belief that the best driver will ultimately emerge victorious.
