Could there be another twist in the 2023 F1 driver market? 🤔 Daniel Ricciardo has emerged as a shock contender to replace Fernando Alonso at Alpine next season, according to reports in France More ⤵️
Never miss a video fromAlonso’s departure has left a gaping hole at Alpine and started a flurry of speculation about the knock-on consequences for the rest of the F1 grid.
Current Alpine reserve driver and reigning F2 champion Oscar Piastri is considered the favourite to fill the vacant seat left by Alonso, but Alpine are yet to officially confirm their plans.Related ArticlesAccording to the report, the driver domino effect originally kicked off by Vettel’s retirement could see Piastri being snapped up by McLaren.
The 21-year-old Australian is considered one of the brightest talents in motorsport and has many admirers in the F1 paddock. Prior to Alonso’s shock switch, Alpine had been looking to find Piastri a seat on the F1 grid for 2023, possibly as part of a short-term loan deal to a rival team. At one stage it looked as though Williams would be Piastri’s landing spot, but McLaren has emerged as a potential alternative.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Alpine issue statement on Fernando Alonso departure to Aston MartinAlpine have placed on record their thanks to Fernando Alonso, but remain tight-lipped on who will replace the two-time World Champion.
Read more »
Heatwaves set to melt Alpine glaciers at fastest rate since records beganTourists are deserting the Alps’ after record-breaking heatwaves forced many of its most popular hiking routes to close.
Read more »
What Alonso’s Alpine exit means for the rest of the F1 driver marketOn face value Fernando Alonso's move from Alpine to Aston Martin appears to have solved a problem for the French marque, but the driver market may not be as clear cut as it seems... F1
Read more »
Ricciardo: “Two-for-one” Hungary F1 pass on Alpines gave “a bit of a buzz”Daniel Ricciardo says his “two-for-one” pass on Alpine drivers Esteban Ocon and Fernando Alonso gave him a buzz during an otherwise disappointing Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix.
Read more »
Ricciardo: “Two-for-one” F1 pass on Alpines gave “a bit of a buzz”Daniel Ricciardo says his “two-for-one” pass on Alpine drivers Esteban Ocon and Fernando Alonso gave him a buzz during an otherwise disappointing Formula 1 Hungarian GP.
Read more »
Riverdale boss breaks down major season 6 finale twistThe show pulled a Back to the Future (sort of).
Read more »