Oscar Piastri, the 2021 Formula 2 champion, is set to join the McLaren Formula 1 team for the 2023 season replacing Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo.
Oscar Piastri, a rising talent from Australia, has been an Alpine reserve driver for 2022. But with limited opportunities to race for Alpine, Piastri has turned to McLaren reportedly signing a multi-year deal to join Lando Norris from next season.
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The news comes as a blow to Daniel Ricciardo who has struggled since joining McLaren in 2021. Ricciardo has been unable to match the form of his teammate Lando Norris, fueling speculation that the team could replace him next year.
Oscar Piastri’s budding career:
•Won the 2019 Formula Renault Eurocup and 2020 Formula 3 championships
•Claimed the 2021 Formula 2 title during his rookie year in dominant fashion
•Appointed as Alpine reserve driver for 2022
•Now set to graduate to the premier Formula 1 series with McLaren
Piastri will be looking to emulate the meteoric rise of fellow Australian F1 legends including Jack Brabham, Alan Jones and Daniel Ricciardo himself. However, he will face stiff competition from Norris who has been impressive during his time at McLaren so far.
What is Oscar Piastri‘s net worth?
Estimates place Piastri’s net worth around $3-5 million currently. His reserve driver salary and prize money from lower formulas account for most of his fortune to date. Securing an F1 seat with McLaren could see his net worth grow significantly in the coming years.
How old is Oscar Piastri?
Oscar Piastri turned 21 years old in April 2022. Despite his young age, he has risen rapidly through the junior formulas to earn an F1 seat with McLaren for 2023.
