Piastri hunting Monaco silverware to mark historic F1 milestone

On the historic occasion of McLaren's 1,000th Formula 1 Grand Prix, driver Oscar Piastri hopes to add silverware to the team's special day on the streets of Monaco. This iconic venue hosted McLaren's maiden race in 1966, making it a fitting location for the milestone celebration.

McLaren has unveiled a special livery for the weekend, and Piastri expressed his determination to mark the team's achievement with a strong result. "One thousand grands prix is a huge achievement for the team, and it is a privilege to be out there representing McLaren for the occasion," Piastri said. "The car looks mega, and it feels fitting that this celebration has lined up to be where the team first raced in the championship. We'll do what we can to push hard in the aim of bringing home some silverware this weekend to commemorate the moment."

Piastri enters the Monaco Grand Prix sixth in the drivers' championship, having experienced a mix of strong podiums and race-day issues in the opening five weekends. He has a notable history at Monaco, securing podium finishes in each of the previous two F1 Grands Prix held there. This form will be crucial after a difficult race in Canada two weekends prior, where strategic tyre choices and a penalty hampered his points-scoring chances.

Teammate Lando Norris also faced misfortune in Canada. The reigning world champion sits fifth in the standings, 10 points ahead of Piastri. McLaren is third in the constructors' championship, trailing Ferrari and Mercedes. Mercedes has dominated the 2026 season, winning all five Grands Prix so far, with Kimi Antonelli claiming four of those victories.

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One thousand grands prix is a huge achievement for the team, and it is a privilege to be out there representing McLaren for the occasion. The car looks mega, and it feels fitting that this celebration has lined up to be where the team first raced in the championship. We'll do what we can to push hard in the aim of bringing home some silverware this weekend to commemorate the moment.