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Oscar Piastri makes unprecedented F1 history with back-to-back ‘Did Not Starts’ in season opener

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March 16, 2026
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Oscar Piastri makes unprecedented F1 history with back-to-back ‘Did Not Starts’ in season opener

Oscar Piastri Makes Unfortunate History with Consecutive 'Did Not Starts' in F1 Season

In a staggering twist of fate, Oscar Piastri has etched his name in the annals of Formula 1 history—though not in the way any driver dreams of. The young Australian has become the first competitor in the sport's illustrious 73-year history to rack up two consecutive 'Did Not Start' (DNS) results in the opening races of a season. This unprecedented occurrence has sent shockwaves through the racing community and left fans wondering what went wrong for the rising star.

Piastri's misfortunes began dramatically at his home Grand Prix in Australia, where he suffered a humiliating crash while making his way to the starting grid. The chaos escalated as he faced yet another setback at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai. There, a catastrophic electrical failure in his power unit rendered him unable to compete, marking a dismal start for the rookie. The official record now stands as a stark reminder of his struggles, with both races resulting in DNS entries—a title that no driver before him has ever claimed in consecutive events at the season's kickoff.

Historically, the last driver to experience such a grim fate was none other than the legendary Bruce McLaren, the founder of the team that now carries his name. Back in 1969, McLaren encountered a series of mechanical failures at the United States and Mexican Grands Prix, but Piastri’s situation is unprecedented as it marks the first time in the history of 782 drivers across 1,151 races that someone has failed to start the very first two events of a season.

Adding to McLaren's woes, Piastri's teammate, Lando Norris, found himself in a similarly unfortunate position, failing to even make it to the grid due to an unrelated electronics issue. This marked Norris's first DNS in a staggering 154 career entries, bringing the total number of starts down to just 153. This double DNS for McLaren is a haunting reminder of the team's struggles over the years, the last occurrence dating back to the 2005 United States Grand Prix when both Kimi Raikkonen and Juan Pablo Montoya retired due to tire safety issues.

The Chinese GP not only highlighted Piastri's challenges but also resurrected memories of past drivers who faced similar fates. The last double DNS for McLaren occurred in 2017 when Stoffel Vandoorne and Fernando Alonso were unable to take part in the Bahrain and Russian Grands Prix, respectively. As the dust settles on this disastrous start to the season, questions loom large over McLaren’s reliability and the future of their young prodigy.

With the stakes higher than ever, Piastri and the McLaren team face an uphill battle to turn their fortunes around. Fans will be eagerly watching to see if the talented driver can break free from the shadows of this unfortunate record and reclaim his place on the starting grid in the upcoming races. The world of Formula 1 holds its breath, hoping this new chapter for Piastri will soon shift from disappointment to determination.

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