Piastri dominated yesterday’s event to take victory ahead of teammate Logan Sargeant and fellow Aussie Alex Peroni.

“Oscar was quick in practice, good in qualifying, and he had a brilliant first lap with decisive moves at the first corner.

However, a collision at the first corner between Piastri and polesitter Sebastian Fernandez did threaten to end his race.

While the latter was unable to continue due to rear suspension damage, the Renault Sport Academy driver and Auto Action columnist emerged unscathed from the incident.

In a double Aussie treat, Tasmanian Peroni scythed his way to fourth at the close of the opening lap to set up a successful run to third in his Formula 3 return after a horror incident at Monza last year sidelined him for the final few rounds of last season.

“It’s been a long wait with the Championship delayed because of the pandemic, but Campos Racing has done an incredible job to give me a car capable of competing up front.