Piastri could race with Alpine at the French Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri is certainly the most anticipated driver in Formula 1. Impressive in junior categories, he became the champion in F3 and then in F2 in just two years. The 21-year-old Australian definitely deserves a seat in F1.

Currently a reserve driver for the Alpine team in 2022, Piastri is expected to soon participate in his first free practice session in the premier category. The regulations require each team to give two sessions to their young drivers, and Alpine will naturally focus on Oscar Piastri.

According to the information from Autosport, the young Australian should be behind the wheel during the first free practice session of the French Grand Prix, exactly one month from now.

Otmar Szafnauer has confirmed that Piastri’s stint behind the wheel of the A522 will not be happening at Silverstone in two weeks, but rather it will take place soon. We can tell you that it won’t be at Silverstone, but it’s not far away anymore. The answer is that we have planned to put him in the car. It will be happening soon, but we haven’t announced it yet, announced the French team director.

Announced to be getting closer and closer to a full-time position at Williams for 2023, Oscar Piastri could therefore experience his first practice session in a Grand Prix weekend in a month at the Circuit Paul Ricard.