Days after Daniel Ricciardo and McLaren announced that they had reached an agreement to terminate their contract, the British team has announced the name of the driver who will replace the Australian in the next season of Formula 1.

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Oscar Piastri will compete for McLaren in Formula 1

After Alpine announced a replacement for Fernando Alonso at the beginning of August, Oscar Piastri has finally reached an agreement with McLaren.

“I am delighted to debut in Formula 1 in the prestigious McLaren team. I am grateful for the opportunity given to me.

The team has a long tradition of giving young drivers a chance and I look forward to working hard with Lando to lead the team to the top of the grid” – Oscar Piastre.

Rating of Formula 1 pilots from the deputy of Belgium

1. Max Verstappen (RedBull) 284 points

2. Sergio Perez (Red Bull) 191

3. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 186

4. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) 171

5. George Russell (Mercedes) 170

6. Lewis Hamilton (“Mercedes”) 146

7. Lando Norris (McLaren) 76, etc.

Tournament table of Formula 1 constructors

1. RedBull 475 points

2. Ferrari 357

3. Mercedes 316

4. Alpine 115

5. McLaren 95 and others.