NBA superstar Joel Embiid labels Oscar Piastri as a ‘future world champion’ following triumph at Azerbaijan GP

McLaren's Oscar Piastri pulled-off a sensational drive around the Baku City Circuit to claim victory at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

NBA superstar Joel Embiid labels Oscar Piastri as a ‘future world champion’ following triumph at Azerbaijan GP

Joel Embiid and Oscar Piastri (Via: WHYY and Imago)

The world had its eyes glued on the on-track tussles at the front end of the grid in the Azerbaijan GP. There were quite a few back-and-forth moments between Oscar Piastri and Charles Leclerc, but ultimately, the former was able to get the job done.

In Baku, Oscar Piastri amassed the second win of his F1 career and several esteemed personalities have taken note of this. NBA star Joel Embiid has even gone on to admit that Piastri is a future world champion.

The 24-year-old has been on an extremely impressive upward trajectory since the last few races.

Oscar Piastri is a future world champion.
Joel Embiid said on X

Piastri started the Azerbaijan GP in second place after falling short against Leclerc in qualifying. However, he was able to make up for it during the 51-lap race and once he got ahead of the Monegasque, he defended extremely well to secure the victory.

Oscar Piastri deems Baku triumph as ‘best win’ of racing career

While several people have come forward to sing the praises of Oscar Piastri following Baku, the Australian himself has also come up with a few words. Piastri, who is currently in his second year at the pinnacle of motorsport, views the Azerbaijan GP triumph as the best victory of his whole racing career.

Oscar Piastri
Oscar Piastri (via IMAGO)
P1! I’m so happy to have won my second Grand Prix. This is the best win of my career. I’m proud of what we did today. I tried at the start of the race to get in front, but once I dropped out of DRS, I just didn't have the pace.
Oscar Piastri said (via McLaren Racing)

With Baku done and dusted, there are still seven races remaining in the 2024 season. The F1 extravaganza will now move to Singapore, which also happens to host a street race. Keeping this in view, Piastri will once again have his eyes set on the big prize.

However, Lando Norris‘ driver’s championship situation might force Piastri to play second fiddle. McLaren could step in during the race to ask the latter to help Norris in his tussle against the reigning champion Max Verstappen.