Oscar Piastri Wins Australia's Top Sports Honour, the Don Award, Amid World Championship Bid
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Australian Formula One star Oscar Piastri has been awarded the prestigious Don Award, the country's highest sports honour. The 24-year-old, who has already won nine Grand Prix events this year, expressed his gratitude, saying it was a 'massive privilege' to receive the award in the name of legendary cricketer Sir Donald Bradman. Piastri, who is bidding to become Australia's third Formula One world champion after Jack Brabham and Alan Jones, is currently 24 points behind his McLaren teammate Lando Norris in the title race. Despite this, he remains a national pride, inspiring Australians with his remarkable performance on the global stage. The Don Award is presented annually by the Sport Australia Hall Of Fame to the Australian athlete or team who has most inspired the nation over the past year. Past winners include Ian Thorpe, Cathy Freeman, and Ashleigh Barty. In other news, seven-time world surfing champion Layne Beachley was awarded the Dawn Award, which recognises individuals or teams that have made a significant impact on Australian sports. Beachley, who dominated surfing from 1998 to 2003, spoke about her journey to achieve pay equity for women in surfing, paving the way for future generations of female athletes.
