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Oscar Piastri wins top award for ‘formidable’ F1 season
Australian F1 star Oscar Piastri has won ‘The Don Award,’ Australia’s prestigious sporting recognition, amidst a challenging season with main rival Lando Norris leading in points towards the F1 title.
Despite a win drought since August, Piastri’s achievement was celebrated at the Sport Australia Hall of Fame ceremony in Melbourne this week.
The award, introduced in 1998 in honor of cricket legend Don Bradman, acknowledges Piastri’s inspirational achievements in the past year representing Australia on the global stage.
Expressing gratitude for winning an award associated with Sir Donald Bradman, Piastri acknowledged the significance and expressed readiness to continue representing his country with pride.
Piastri’s remarkable season was recognized, positioning him as a rising star in motorsports, even amid recent struggles, with hopes that he will strengthen his performance with support from mentor Mark Webber.
