Oscar Piastri wants to prove himself in 2026 | Our Preseason Interview

Oscar Piastri wants to prove himself in 2026 | Our Preseason Interview

Author: 30-40 / Acast February 6, 2026 Duration: 38:18

We’ve known him as a rookie, a race winner, and singer of ‘McLaren neeeeeeews’. Now, as a recent title contender, Betty and Christian catch up with Oscar Piastri about how he looks back at his 2025 title challenge, how this year will be different, and whether his grandma will be making another batch of lamingtons for the opening weekend in Melbourne.


But more importantly, Oscar meets Derek the dog, the latest addition to the Fast And The Curious family.


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