And in the end, also the news that concludes the most important market intrigue of the summer has arrived. In fact, through a press release, McLaren has finally declared who will replace Daniel Ricciardo.

McLaren, the announcement arrives
Through the note on the sports site, Woking team confirmed that Oscar Piastri will be on board the McLaren starting next season. He will therefore be the one to support Lando Norris since 2023, in a completely youthful couple who seem ready to electrify on the track and beyond. For Piastri the chapter also ends Alpine, as the CRB communicated that the Australian's only valid contract is the one signed with McLaren. So there's nothing to do, with the team principal Szafnauer who was ready to sue the Australian.

Piastri: “I can't wait to get started”
Meanwhile, following the official announcement, the first words of Piastres:
“I am extremely excited to be making my F1 debut with such a prestigious team as McLaren and am very grateful for the opportunity I have been given. The team has a long tradition of giving young talent a chance and I am looking forward to working hard alongside Lando to propel the team to the front of the grid. I am focused on preparing for my F1 debut in 2023 and starting my F1 career in papaya.”
Seidl: "Glad to have Oscar with us"
In addition to Piastri, the statements of the team principal Andreas Seidl:
“The whole team is delighted to welcome Oscar to McLaren for the 2023 F1 season. He has an impressive racing career to date and we are sure that together with Lando he will be able to help us take another step towards our ambitions. We still have important work to do this season that the team remains focused on, before ensuring Oscar is integrated into the team as quickly as possible and ready for the challenges ahead. We look forward to preparing for an exciting 2023 season together.”
Brown: 'Lando and Oscar are a great couple'
Finally, to welcome Piastri is also Zak Brow, CEO of McLaren:
“Oscar is one of the emerging talents who have moved on from the feeder series to F1 and we are delighted to see him join the team for 2023. Winning both F3 and F2 in subsequent rookie seasons is a real achievement and a testament to the his talent in single-seater racing. In Lando and Oscar we have a young and exciting F1 lineup with huge potential, helping us to achieve our future ambitions. Oscar is an exciting addition to the McLaren family and we can't wait to see him grow with our F1 team."