F1 ruling clears way for Piastri to drive for McLaren in '23
Oscar Piastri will join McLaren on a multiyear deal in 2023 after Formula One's contracts board ruled in his favor and against Alpine on Friday.
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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.
FIA ETCR driver Filippi: I know Sachsenring from MotoGP, and that’s it
With an exceptional motor racing career, Italian Romeo Ferraris FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup driver Luca Filippi may have raced at countless venues around the world, but he’s never previously taken to the track at Sachsenring… We ask Luca some questions ahead of the season finale… Ad What’s your assessment of your second season in ETCR?In FIA ETCR I can definitely confirm that the standard has gone up to an incredibly high bar with the manufacturers, teams and the drivers. Really, the level is super competitive. It’s making everything very exciting and somehow unpredictable because we have seen different winners in this first season which confirms they are all very competitive.
Gené full focus, full concentration with one FIA ETCR event to go
As one of the most experienced drivers in the FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup, CUPRA EKS Jordi Gené has seen a thing or two in his motorsport career, yet the Sachsenring season finale is just one of just a few surprises for Gené this year. We asked him some questions. What’s your review of your season so far? I’m happy it’s been very positive and very good progression.
WTCR all set for a Middle Eastern adventure as 2022 calendar is completed
The 2022 WTCR − FIA World Touring Car Cup will be decided by two events in the Middle East when Bahrain and Saudi Arabia host the all-action series from Discovery Sports Events and the FIA for the first time later this season. With the full support of the Bahrain Motor Federation and Saudi Arabian Automobile and Motorcycle Federation respectively, WTCR Race of Bahrain is scheduled to take place from November 10-12 as part of the FIA World Endurance Championship 8 Hours of Bahrain weekend, with the WTCR Race of Saudi Arabia night race event following from November 25-27.
WTCR’S Azcona sets his ETCR target
Goodyear #FollowTheLeader Mikel Azcona has set out his target for the deciding weekend of the FIA ETCR eTouring Car World Cup. Currently leading the WTCR – FIA World Touring Car Cup for BRC Hyundai N Squadra Corse, Azcona is also contesting the all-electric ETCR for Hyundai Motorsport N where he has a top-three finish in his sights.
Big praise indeed as Montenegro impresses WTCR star Girolami
Néstor Girolami has tipped Ignacio Montenegro for big things after they came close to winning the TCR South America endurance race at Autódromo Termas de Río Hondo in their native Argentina last weekend. Montenegro was at the wheel of their Honda Civic Type R TCR and on course for victory when an overheating issue struck.
Daniel Ricciardo: F1 drivers show how loved he is at Belgian GP
Daniel Ricciardo has endured a difficult time at McLaren, experiencing some unreal highs, but plenty more dark lows. Ultimately, his lack of consistency has cost him his seat for next season, with the Aussie looking elsewhere to continue his career in Formula One.