Daniel Ricciardo ‘not aware’ that McLaren had signed Oscar Piastri behind his back
Daniel Ricciardo says he knew nothing of Oscar Piastri joining McLaren, after it was revealed that the team signed the driver way earlier than previously thought.
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Oscar Piastri to race for McLaren in 2023 after team win dispute against Alpine
Oscar Piastri will race for McLaren next year after the British team won its legal dispute against Alpine.
Ferrari lead second Dutch Grand Prix practice session in a Leclerc, Sainz one-two, Hamilton in at third overnight
There was a delay and a red flag in an action-packed second practice at the Dutch Grand Prix on Friday, where Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz led in a Ferrari one-two. Leclerc bettered his teammate Sainz’s effort by 0.004 seconds to set the pace with a time of 1:12.345, as the Ferrari duo edged out Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton.
Max Verstappen breaks down on home soil as Mercedes land practice one-two
Max Verstappen broke down with a gearbox failure as George Russell led Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton in first practice for the Dutch Grand Prix.
Oscar Piastri to replace Ricciardo at McLaren as dispute ends
Australian Oscar Piastri will race for McLaren next season after the Formula One team won their contract dispute with Renault-owned rivals Alpine. The sport's four-person Contract Recognition Board (CRB) ruled unanimously in their published decision on Friday that McLaren had the only valid contract for the 21-year-old rookie's services. Piastri, the 2021 Formula Two champion, had been Alpine's reserve driver. Alpine had wanted to promote him to a race seat after double world champion Fernando Alonso, 41, announced he was leaving for Aston Martin at the end of the season but the Australian rejected the offer. "The Tribunal has issued a unanimous decision that the only contract to be recognised by the Board is the contract between McLaren Racing Limited and Mr Piastri dated 4 July 2022," said a statement issued by the governing FIA. "Mr Piastri is entitled to drive for McLaren Racing Limited for the 2023 and 2024 seasons." McLaren confirmed the move in a separate statement shortly afterwards, announcing Piastri had signed a multi-year contract to partner British driver Lando Norris and replacing Australian Daniel Ricciardo. "I'm extremely excited to be making my F1 debut with such a prestigious team as McLaren and I'm very grateful for the opportunity that's been offered to me," it quoted Piastri as saying. "The team has a long tradition of giving young talent a chance, and I’m looking forward to working hard alongside Lando to push the team towards the front of the grid." Alpine acknowledged the verdict. "We consider the matter closed on our side and will announce our full 2023 driver line-up in due course," they said in a statement.
Oscar Piastri confirmed as McLaren driver to replace Daniel Ricciardo for 2023 ahead of move from Alpine
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.
Piastri to race for McLaren after contract dispute
Australian Oscar Piastri will race for McLaren next season after the Formula One team won their contract dispute with Renault-owned rivals Alpine.
McLaren sign Oscar Piastri for 2023 after legal battle with Alpine
McLaren have announced that Oscar Piastri will race for them in 2023 after the conclusion of the high-profile legal battle with Alpine.