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At the latest FIA Prize-Giving Gala, Oscar Piastri was honoured as the Rookie of the Year – the second time he has sealed the honour in his racing career.
Oscar Piastri has been awarded the FIA Rookie of the Year for his impressive debut season in Formula 1. Initially sidelined as a reserve driver with Alpine, Piastri joined McLaren for the 2022 campaign. Despite McLaren’s challenging start, Piastri had a successful year, with two podium finishes and a sprint pole position and victory in Qatar. This is Piastri’s second time receiving the Rookie of the Year award, as he was also recognized after winning the Formula 2 championship in 2021. Piastri is the first F1 rookie to win the award since 2019 and joins Charles Leclerc as a two-time winner.
