McLaren have saluted Oscar Piastri's huge improvement over 12 months while Formula One's man of the moment next turns his attention to joining one of the sport's most exclusive clubs on his 24th birthday.
Piastri's best weekend yet in F1, earning his maiden pole, a consummate lights-out to chequered flag Grand Prix win and a runner's-up place in the sprint, made the Australian the talk of the Chinese GP paddock in Shanghai.
On a weekend when F1 honoured the memory of Eddie Jordan following his death in the week, everyone was reminded of last year's prediction from the Irish team owner and showman: "I have no doubt that Oscar Piastri is going to be one of the all-time future kings of our sport."
