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Australian F1 star Oscar Piastri has revealed his Chinese heritage ahead of the upcoming Chinese Grand Prix, joking that the event will be a 'home race' for him.
The 23-year-old McLaren driver, who is placed sixth in the drivers championship, has had a strong start to the F1 season, posting two P4 finishes and two P8 finishes.
Gearing up for this weekend's race at Shanghai International Circuit, Piastri revealed that he has an ancestral tie to China with his great great grandfather coming from the country.
'My great great grandfather was Chinese so I think that makes this my 1/16 home race?' Piastri posted to X.
F1 star Oscar Piastri (pictured) revealed that his great great grandfather was Chinese
It is known that the Aussie driver also has Italian and Yugoslavian heritage.
Piastri was born in Melbourne on April 6, 2001 to parents Chris and Nicole.
Father Chris owns a successful automotive software development company, and it was clear from the get-go that Piastri was obsessed with everything
