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Oscar Piastri named Autosport’s Rookie of the Year Award
The 22-year-old Australian racer, Oscar Piastri, claimed the prestigious Autosport Rookie of the Year award for the third consecutive time. He was voted the best rookie of 2023 by Autosport readers, outshining Logan Sargeant, Liam Lawson, and Gabriel Bortoleto. The announcement was made on December 3 at the Autosport Awards ceremony, where two-time Formula 1 world champion Mika Hakkinen presented Piastri with the award. In his acceptance speech via a pre-recorded video message, Piastri expressed his gratitude to everyone who voted for him and mentioned the team’s remarkable turnaround this year, culminating in a sprint victory in Qatar. Previous winners of this award include racing legends such as Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, and Charles Leclerc. The Autosport Awards also include various other categories decided through fan voting and expert judging panels, honoring different accomplishments and achievements in the motorsport industry.
