McLaren have confirmed the signing of Oscar Piastri as a new driver for the 2023 Formula One season. Piastri is the 2021 F2 champion and is the reserve driver for Alpine.
Following Fernando Alonso’s decision to leave the French team to sign for Aston Martin next year, the French team announced Piastri would be promoted.
Ad However, the 21-year-old Australian rejected the offer and announced that he would be signing for McLaren. Dutch Grand PrixRussell and Hamilton fastest in FP1 after Verstappen suffers gearbox problem3 HOURS AGO That led to a dispute between Alpine and Piastri, and the case went to arbitration to be resolved.
On Friday afternoon, McLaren and Piastri both announced his switch. In a statement on their official website, McLaren confirmed: “McLaren Racing has signed 2021 FIA Formula 2 champion Oscar Piastri on a multi-year contract to partner Lando Norris from the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship season.