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Oscar Piastri confirmed as 2022 Alpine F1 reserve driver

2020 FIA Formula 3 champion and current F2 driver, Oscar Piastri, has been confirmed as Alpine F1 Team’s official reserve driver from 2022.

The Australian Alpine Academy driver, who is currently leading the FIA Formula 2 Championship, will look to have an opportunity to replace Fernando Alonso who is signed by the team until the end of 2022 while Alonso’s team mate, Esteban Ocon has re-signed to a three-year deal.

“I’m super excited to be joining Alpine F1 Team as reserve driver,” said Piastri. “I’m looking forward to being much more involved with the team and contributing to its intended success next season.

“The reserve driver role is the next step towards my aim for a race seat in 2023, which is very exciting. I’ve proved myself in the junior formulas over the last couple of years and feel like I’m ready for Formula 1 now; along with the trackside experience at race weekends, we will put together a substantial test programme in order to keep developing myself to grow even more prepared for a race seat. “I’m very thankful to Alpine for their support. We’ve enjoyed two very successful seasons together in the Academy and I’m grateful for the faith they’ve put in me for this next step with an eye on a bigger future. “Oscar’s graduation highlights the success of our Alpine Academy and underlines its strength as one of the best young driver programmes in motorsport. We look forward to seeing our young talents continue to blossom through the years to come.”

Source: talkmotorsport.co.nz