(dpa/GNA) – Fernando Alonso was named by Alpine as their second driver for next year on Thursday. That leaves the 2022 Formula One grid provisionally as follows.
Berlin, Aug. 26, (dpa/GNA) – Fernando Alonso was named by Alpine as their second driver for next year on Thursday.
That leaves the 2022 Formula One grid provisionally as follows.
MERCEDES: Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton is signed to at least 2023 but Valtteri Bottas is coming under pressure from Williams driver George Russell for the other race seat.
FERRARI: Charles Leclerc is the number one in red on a long-term deal to 2024 while Carlos Sainz will enter the second year of his two-season contract.
RED BULL: Max Verstappen has a deal until 2023 but Sergio Perez could be replaced if the team decide to have a reshuffle.
MCLAREN: Both Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo have deals with the team until at least 2023.
ALPINE: Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso has confirmed his extension for the 2022 season while the younger Esteban Ocon is on a deal to 2024.
ALFA ROMEO: Veteran Kimi Raikkonen’s time in F1 could be coming to an end while Antonio Giovinazzi’s future is also uncertain as his contract comes to an end.
HAAS: The young duo Nikita Mazepin of Russia and Ferrari youngster Mick Schumacher, son of German legend Michael, are both in place for next year despite challenging debut seasons.
ASTON MARTIN: Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel and Lance Stroll, whose father Lawrence is a major team backer, are both on long-term deals.
ALPHA TAURI: The future Pierre Gasly and Japan’s 2021 debutant Yuki Tsunoda likely depends on decisions made at parent team Red Bull.
WILLIAMS: Impressive youngster Russell could move on to Mercedes or elsewhere but Nicholas Latifi has struggled to impress and with the team gradually becoming more competitive again could be at risk.
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