Piastri joins as a replacement for fellow Australian Daniel Ricciardo but his announcement was far from smooth as the 21-year-old rookie became involved in a contract dispute with Alpine. McLaren had to settle for fifth place in the constructors' title fight last year, and are hoping Lando Norris and rookie Oscar Piastri can begin a new era of success at the team. McLaren - Lando Norris (4), Oscar Piastri (81) It was a memorable year for Magnussen last term as the 30-year-old Dane sensationally put his car on pole position for the sprint race at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Hulkenberg will be returning to Formula 1 for a full season for the first time since being dropped by Renault in 2019. Germany's Nico Hulkenberg, 35, will take the place of Mick Schumacher, who heads to Mercedes as a reserve driver. Haas are making changes for the new season, with a familiar face returning to the grid to partner Kevin Magnussen for the US-based team. Haas - Kevin Magnussen (20), Nico Hulkenberg (27) Spaniard Sainz, 28, celebrated his maiden F1 victory from pole position at the eventful grand prix at Silverstone in July, and also took a further eight podium places across the campaign. Leclerc started last season superbly with wins in two of the first three races, but the 25-year-old Monegasque driver only secured one more race victory in 2022 and had to fight off Red Bull's Sergio Perez for second place in the standings. Ferrari - Charles Leclerc (16), Carlos Sainz (55)Ĭharles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz are preparing for their third season as team-mates at Ferrari but will this be the year either driver can bring success back to the Scuderia? The 41-year-old Spaniard said he was "very impressed" on his first outing with Aston Martin in November.Ĭanadian Lance Stroll, 24, begins his eighth season in Formula 1 and finished 2022 in 15th spot in the championship. With four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel now enjoying his retirement, Aston Martin look to another multiple title winner as they seek winning performances.įernando Alonso switches from Alpine after signing a surprise multi-year contract with the team in August. Aston Martin - Lance Stroll (18), Fernando Alonso (14) The childhood friends from Normandy fell out but now reunite to become the first entirely French driver line-up in F1 since 1994.Īlpine beat McLaren last year to take fourth in the constructors' title race, while Ocon finished six places higher than new team-mate Gasly - who was driving for Alpha Tauri - in the drivers' championship. Gasly and Ocon, both 26, have a long history that dates back to their early years in karting. This could be a team to watch in 2023 as Alpine get their wish of an all-French pairing. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Alpine - Esteban Ocon (31), Pierre Gasly (10) Japanese driver Yuki Tsunoda waves goodbye to former partner Pierre Gasly and will now drive alongside Dutchman Nyck de Vries at Red Bull's sister team.ĭe Vries made his case for a full-time seat in F1 when he stood in for Alex Albon at Williams at the Italian Grand Prix in September, finishing ninth on his race debut. Alpha Tauri - Yuki Tsunoda (22), Nyck de Vries (21)Īlpha Tauri will present a new driver line-up at the opening race in Bahrain in March following a difficult season last year. The 33-year-old Finn's best result was a fifth-placed finish at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. He finished the season 18th in the standings, with six points.įormer Mercedes man Bottas, meanwhile, was 10th in the championship. The 23-year-old walked away uninjured after sliding upside down across the gravel trap and vaulting the barriers. China's Zhou starts his second campaign in Formula 1 following a rookie season which included a major crash on the opening lap of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.
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