McLaren confirm Piastri for 2023

Published on 02 September 2022 by Stefan Meens

Following the unanimous decision by the FIA Contract Recognition Board that Piastri's deal with McLaren was his only valid contract for 2023, the Woking based team confirmed that the reigning Formula 2 champion will partner Lando Norris following Daniel Ricciardo's departure at the end of the season.

The confirmation put to bed the contract saga between Piastri, McLaren and Alpine. The latter announced Piastri would be racing for the team next year the day after Fernando Alonso announced his exit, only for Piastri to deny he would be racing for the team next year.

After a month's absence on social media, the Australian resurfaced online saying: “I’m extremely excited to be making my F1 debut with such a prestigious team as McLaren and I’m very grateful for the opportunity that’s been offered to me. The team has a long tradition of giving young talent a chance, and I’m looking forward to working hard alongside Lando to push the team towards the front of the grid. I’m focused on preparing for my F1 debut in 2023 and starting my F1 career in papaya.”