Newly discovered ancient wasp species named after F1 driver Piastri
A newly discovered species of wasp has been named after Australian Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri. The wasp, dating back to the time of the dinosaurs, was found preserved in Burmese amber and is called Gwesped Piastrii. This naming honors Piastri's achievements in Formula One and reflects the color of the amber resembling McLaren's iconic orange.
- ▪The wasp species was discovered in northern Myanmar and dates from the middle Cretaceous period.
- ▪The research article naming the wasp was published in the June issue of the academic journal Palaeoworld.
- ▪Oscar Piastri finished third in the previous Formula 1 championship, just behind his teammate Lando Norris.
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Newly discovered ancient wasp species named after F1 driver Oscar PiastriTopic:Formula 1Fri 29 May 2026 at 1:12pmFri 29 May 2026 at 1:12pmFri 29 May 2026 at 1:12pmIt seems Australian Oscar Piastri has impressed more than just his F1 rivals and fans. (AAP: James Ross)In short:A newly discovered species of wasp has been named after Australian Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri.Three biologists have named the wasp, which dates back to the time of the dinosaurs and found preserved in Burmese amber, Gwesped Piastrii.What's next?F1 heads to Europe for the next round of the championship, the Monaco Grand Prix, on June 7.abc.net.au/news/ancient-wasp-species-named-after-f1-driver-oscar-piastri/106737446Link copiedShareShare articleWith nine grand prix victories to his name, Formula 1 drivers are…
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