Oscar Piastri

*Oscar Piastri: The Making of a Champion* by Andrew van Leeuwen is a sharply reported motorsport biography that traces an Australian star’s sprint from hot prospect to genuine Formula 1 title contender. Written with the access and perspective of a seasoned insider, it’s ideal for readers who like their racing stories grounded in real paddock detail.

Van Leeuwen follows Piastri from his early racing roots through the record-making run of junior championships, then into the high-pressure leap to McLaren alongside Lando Norris. The book also unpacks the Alpine contract fallout and the scrutiny that came with replacing Daniel Ricciardo—before moving into a tense, race-by-race look at how Piastri built points, confidence and credibility against the grid’s best.

Perfect for Formula 1 fans, McLaren devotees, and anyone who enjoys Australian sport writing, driver rivalries and behind-the-scenes controversy.

Add it to your shelf and relive one of the sport’s quickest rises.