Oscar Piastri

Piastri grabbed pole position during Qualifying for the Bahrain Grand Prix, getting the better of Mercedes rival George Russell and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in a thrilling conclusion - with team mate Lando Norris only sixth, Formula1.com reports.

Piastri set the pace during the third and final practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix, the Australian leading the way by a stunning margin of more than half a second from Lando Norris while Charles Leclerc took third, Formula1.com reports.

McLaren driver Piastri topped the timesheets during Friday evening's second practice session for the Bahrain Grand Prix, leading the way from team mate Lando Norris and Mercedes racer George Russell, Formula1.com reports.

Piastri finished third in the Japanese Grand Prix Formula 1 race at the Suzuka Circuit on Sunday afternoon.

Piastri ended Friday on top at the Japanese Grand Prix by going fastest during a Free Practice 2 that was disrupted by several red flags, with the first stoppage coming after a heavy crash for Alpine's Jack Doohan, Formula1.com reports.