Inside Oscar Piastri’s private life with childhood sweetheart and huge McLaren contract – The Mirror
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri has enjoyed a successful Formula 1 season
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri is in a relationship with Lily Zneimer(Image: Clive Mason/Getty Images)
Everything you need to know about Oscar Piastri’s life away from the F1 grid
- F1’s Multi-Million Dollar Boy Next Door: After a phenomenal start to his career, Piastri cemented his future with a lucrative contract extension with McLaren until the end of 2028. His new annual compensation is estimated to be in the $20–$26 million range (including performance bonuses), instantly making him one of the highest-paid drivers on the grid.
- Net Worth Ascension: Piastri’s estimated net worth for 2025 sits at approximately $22 million and is rapidly climbing. This figure is based on his booming salary and key endorsement deals with brands like Quad Lock and HP Tuners (a family-affiliated automotive software company).
- Monte Carlo Residency: Like many of his F1 contemporaries, Piastri lives in Monaco —the essential base for a modern Grand Prix driver. While he keeps his property details private, he owns an apartment in the prestigious area, valuing the convenience and discretion the principality offers.
- The Private Life: Unlike many celebrity F1 relationships, Piastri and his girlfriend, Lily Zneimer, maintain a refreshingly private profile. They are high school sweethearts, having met while studying in the UK. Lily, an engineering graduate, often supports him at races but avoids the public spotlight, preferring to keep their romance grounded and away from the social media frenzy.
- The McLaren Garage: While he has not publicly shown off an extensive hypercar collection like some veterans, Piastri is frequently seen driving McLaren models befitting his role, including the stunning McLaren Artura and the 720S, putting him in the exclusive club of drivers who get to drive their team’s road-going masterpieces.
- A Champion’s Pedigree: Piastri is the only driver in history to win the Formula Renault, Formula 3, and Formula 2 championships in successive seasons. This record of dominance marks him as one of the most naturally gifted talents to arrive in F1 in the last decade, guaranteeing his place at the sport’s elite level for years to come.
- Quietly Ambitious: Piastri’s defining characteristic is his calm, methodical approach, often described as the “Ice Man.” Off the track, he is known for his low-key hobbies, including an appreciation for simple gaming and cooking, showing a maturity and focus that contrasts with the high-octane F1 paddock.
- Historic F1 Winner: In 2024, Piastri became the fifth Australian driver in history to win a Formula 1 Grand Prix, taking the top step in both Hungary and Azerbaijan. These career-defining victories firmly established him not just as a prospect, but as a genuine contender who plays a critical role in McLaren’s fight for the Constructors’ Championship.
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