Alpine announced today that Oscar Piastri, the team's reserve driver and reigning Formula 2 Champion will replace Fernando Alonso at the team in 2023. Alpine did not waste time confirming Piastri, after Alonso announced that he will be driving for Aston Martin on Monday, as the highly rated junior driver was the most obvious option for the French Formula 1 team. BWT Alpine F1 Team said in a statement: 'BWT Alpine F1 Team confirms 21-year-old reserve driver Oscar Piastri as Esteban Ocon's teammate starting from 2023. In line with the commitments made by the Team to the young Australian, Oscar will be promoted to race driver and step in Fernando Alonso's seat from next year onwards. 'Oscar...
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