Racing legends: Oscar Piastri by Maurice Hamilton

Fans of the Formula One (F1) Grand Prix racing will enjoy this next book in the series about Australian driver Oscar Piastri who at 22 years of age was the youngest driver on the F1 grid in 2024. This highly accessible read about Piastri is set out in a novel format with black and white illustrations throughout, highlighted key words, graphic images and an abundance of information. Also included are tables, diagrams, maps, comparison facts, F1 terminology as well as the opportunity to learn about what goes on behind the scenes.

The coloured cover photograph of Oscar Piastri with a black and white photo inside is then followed by a detailed contents section beginning with an Introduction to Formula One sharing interesting facts. Chapter One gives detailed information about Oscar Piastri including the fact that both of Oscar’s grandfathers were mechanics and loved motor sport. Of interest in this book are chapters about two other Australian F1 legends, Jack Brabham and Alan Jones.

This racing legends series is perfectly pitched at those reluctant readers who prefer fact over fiction with illustrations/graphics to break up text and are motor sport enthusiasts. 

Themes: Formula One, Motor Sport, Drivers, Family, Competition, Biography.

Kathryn Beilby