Bad news for Jack Doohan, Alpine want to bring in an experienced driver for 2023. F1
The team believed they’d be okay, almost immediately announcing reserve driver Piastri as his replacement only for F1’s Contract Recognition Board to rule he’s a 2023 McLaren driver.shortlist of some “14 drivers”Schumacher is out of contract with Haas at the end of this season, the German also said to be cutting ties with Ferrari’s junior programme, while Hulkenberg is Aston Martin’s reserve driver after failing to rejoin the grid.
That means no rookies are on his shortlist, Szafnauer ruling out a quick promotion for Alpine junior driver Doohan who spent this season competing in Formula 2. With his current team AlphaTauri making it clear they want Colton Herta and only Colton Herta as his replacement, the IndyCar driver’s shortfall in superlicence points is the sticking point.“Of course we have a list of candidates and Pierre is also on this list,” Szafnauer said. “All good drivers are on our list.”. The rules for the superlicence should also include exceptions in certain situations.”, believing the Aussie has the attributes needed to thrive in Formula 1.
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