The career of the young man Oscar Piastri officially knows another great step of professional growth; after winning the Renault Eurocup Series in 2019 and the Formula 3 championship the year after the first attempt, the current leader of the Formula 2 classification has been officially chosen by theAlpine like New reserve pilot for the season 2022. The 20-year-old Australian, born in Melbourne in 2001 and joined the Alpine Academy in 2020, will therefore take part in a “Extensive test program to continue his preparation and training for a future place in Formula 1”, as stated by the French company in its official statement.
“I am super excited to join the Alpine F1 Team as a reserve driver – commented Piastri himself – I am looking forward to being much more involved with the team and contributing to its planned success next season. This role is the next step towards my goal of a factory driver seat in 2023, which is very exciting. I have proven my worth in junior formulas over the past two years, and now I feel ready for Formula 1. Together with the experience on the track on the race weekends, we will go through a substantial test program together to continue my growth and be more prepared. to a place in the race. I am very grateful to Alpine for their support. We have had two very successful seasons with the Academy, and I am grateful for the trust they have placed in me for this next step towards an even greater future. My goal now is to finish the Formula 2 championship in the best possible way with Prema – he concluded – and I can’t wait to get back in the car and push hard on the track ”.
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie 💪 @OscarPiastri is SIGNED as our Reserve Driver for 2022. Congratulations on your #AlpineAcademy graduation, Oscar, welcome to the Race Team.@AlpineRacing pic.twitter.com/3XhFAcCf0z
– Alpine F1 Team (@ AlpineF1Team) November 16, 2021
Along with Piastri’s first statements, there were also those of Laurent Rossi, CEO of the Alpine: “Oscar’s natural talent is clear to everyone – commented – so we are very proud and privileged to have him as part of our team as a reserve driver for next year. To his skills on the track, as demonstrated to possess in the last two years in the junior categories, are also added the maturity and composure, which really make him stand out from the rest. At Enstone he was a real asset to the team, as he helped on the simulator and test program, and I’m sure he will continue to be in his new role as well. The next step will be to constantly participate in Grands Prix to fully integrate with the racing team, learn what is expected of an F1 driver and be ready for when the opportunity arises. We also look forward to having Oscar’s input and experience to take the team forward next year. The growth of Oscar highlights the success of our Academy, and highlights one of the best programs for young drivers in motorsport. We can’t wait to see our young talents continue to blossom in the years to come ”.
In addition to the new role that awaits him in 2022, Piastri could have a further outlet for the following season. In the case of Fernando Alonso should he permanently retire from Formula 1, the Australian could therefore be the first choice to replace the Spaniard.
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