Oscar Piastri joins Prema

He told us a few weeks ago: Oscar piastri knew that his future in motorsport would involve FIA F3. Titled in Formula Renault Eurocup last year, the Australian, new member of the Renault Sport Academy, will make the jump to the level of accession to the F1, by joining as we mentioned the Italian structure Prema.

A new challenge for Piastri, who was able to grasp the category during end-of-season testing in Valencia last year.

“I am very happy to join the Renault Sport Academy for 2020 and I look forward to starting the new season with Prema Racing in Formula 3, confides the 18-year-old pilot.

Many talented drivers have come through the Academy and there is a strong team this year, so I'm looking forward to learning as much as I can from the other members.

It was hard work to get to this point in my career after winning the Formula Renault Eurocup last year, but it was worth it, and I am extremely proud to now be part of this illustrious team. »

A team that has long dominated the FIA ​​F3 European Championship scene, leading drivers like Raffaele Marciello, Esteban Ocon, Felix Rosenqvist, Lance stroll or even Mick Schumacher, under continental title.

Prema Racing dominated the previous FIA F3 campaign, allowing SMP Racing-backed Russian Robert Shwartzman to take the Drivers' crown, with Prema winning in the Teams standings. An ideal environment for Piastri to aim for the heights in 2020.