2022 - McLaren Formula 1 Team

[CjC]

Ricciardo will be ‘a good option’


It’s gonna happen, Ric back to Renault and Piastri to Mclaren

[BosF1]

Where there is smoke...

Just a bit too much rumours involving Piastri and McLaren to ignore them. Tells me that despite the messages Andreas en Zak spread lately regarding the position of Daniel, they are not completely sure of him and do want to have a plan B. Of course this does not mean Daniel will definitely be replaced, but he needs to step up.

Yep… if it’s on Twitter it must be true!

Alpine surprise over Fernando Alonso switch to Aston Martin
"McLaren have also had talks with Piastri, Alpine's reserve and the reigning Formula 2 champion."
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/62389741

Alpine says contract terms won't allow Piastri to join McLaren F1
"Piastri and his manager Mark Webber are understood to have agreed a deal to go to McLaren when it appeared that Alpine’s only choice was to place the youngster at Williams for a year."
https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/alpi ... /10347657/

Piastri flirtet mit McLaren (Piastri flirts with McLaren)
https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/for ... ne-fahrer/

I do think there is smoke

[the EDGE]

Where there is smoke...

Just a bit too much rumours involving Piastri and McLaren to ignore them. Tells me that despite the messages Andreas en Zak spread lately regarding the position of Daniel, they are not completely sure of him and do want to have a plan B. Of course this does not mean Daniel will definitely be replaced, but he needs to step up.

Yep… if it’s on Twitter it must be true!

Alpine surprise over Fernando Alonso switch to Aston Martin
"McLaren have also had talks with Piastri, Alpine's reserve and the reigning Formula 2 champion."
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/62389741

Alpine says contract terms won't allow Piastri to join McLaren F1
"Piastri and his manager Mark Webber are understood to have agreed a deal to go to McLaren when it appeared that Alpine’s only choice was to place the youngster at Williams for a year."
https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/alpi ... /10347657/

Piastri flirtet mit McLaren (Piastri flirts with McLaren)
https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/for ... ne-fahrer/

I do think there is smoke

As mentioned in posts above, its no surprise McLaren have been evaluating options, all teams do regularly, but the decision remains with Daniel. McLaren have confirmed this.

Sure, Dan choosing to go back to Alpine is now an option for him, where as previously he didn't really have any options, however only time will tell what he decides

Right now, the only fact is that with Seb retiring there is a vacant seat somewhere on the grid, all else is speculation. Sounds like even Alpine don't have a clue what's going on... so how the hell would some F1 Journo's know?

[Lucky]

[CaribouBread]

Yep… if it’s on Twitter it must be true!

Alpine surprise over Fernando Alonso switch to Aston Martin
"McLaren have also had talks with Piastri, Alpine's reserve and the reigning Formula 2 champion."
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/62389741

Alpine says contract terms won't allow Piastri to join McLaren F1
"Piastri and his manager Mark Webber are understood to have agreed a deal to go to McLaren when it appeared that Alpine’s only choice was to place the youngster at Williams for a year."
https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/alpi ... /10347657/

Piastri flirtet mit McLaren (Piastri flirts with McLaren)
https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/for ... ne-fahrer/

I do think there is smoke

As mentioned in posts above, its no surprise McLaren have been evaluating options, all teams do regularly, but the decision remains with Daniel. McLaren have confirmed this.

Sure, Dan choosing to go back to Alpine is now an option for him, where as previously he didn't really have any options, however only time will tell what he decides

Right now, the only fact is that with Seb retiring there is a vacant seat somewhere on the grid, all else is speculation. Sounds like even Alpine don't have a clue what's going on... so how the hell would some F1 Journo's know?

I don't see what's stopping Mclaren from buying out his contract

[mclaren111]

NaN — #𝐷𝑎𝑛𝑘𝑒𝑆𝑒𝑏:

𝗣𝗶𝘁-𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝟭𝟯 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 (in Seconds)

Red Bull Racing: 2.91
Mclaren: 3.08
Mercedes: 3.34
Alpine: 3.41
Williams: 3.42
Alpha Tauri: 3.46
Aston Martin: 3.47
Ferrari: 3.83
Alfa Romeo: 4.5
Haas: 5.12

One thing we are better with this year...

[Macklaren]

I don't see what's stopping Mclaren from buying out his contract

They would have to buy out Daniel's (large) contract and apparently Oscar's Alpine contact as well! In addition to which Pato / Herta etc would lose interest if McLaren's two seats are blocked by young drivers. Not sure if the prize money going up one position in the championship would offset all of that

[Ben1980]

Paying off Ricciardo will be expensive, replacing with Piastri would be a big gamble.

I'm sure that Mclaren would be hawking him to Alpine though. Solves some issues for both teams.

[Lucky]

Alpine surprise over Fernando Alonso switch to Aston Martin
"McLaren have also had talks with Piastri, Alpine's reserve and the reigning Formula 2 champion."
https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/62389741

Alpine says contract terms won't allow Piastri to join McLaren F1
"Piastri and his manager Mark Webber are understood to have agreed a deal to go to McLaren when it appeared that Alpine’s only choice was to place the youngster at Williams for a year."
https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/alpi ... /10347657/

Piastri flirtet mit McLaren (Piastri flirts with McLaren)
https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/for ... ne-fahrer/

I do think there is smoke

As mentioned in posts above, its no surprise McLaren have been evaluating options, all teams do regularly, but the decision remains with Daniel. McLaren have confirmed this.

Sure, Dan choosing to go back to Alpine is now an option for him, where as previously he didn't really have any options, however only time will tell what he decides

Right now, the only fact is that with Seb retiring there is a vacant seat somewhere on the grid, all else is speculation. Sounds like even Alpine don't have a clue what's going on... so how the hell would some F1 Journo's know?

I don't see what's stopping Mclaren from buying out his contract

Ric can leave at will

[Big Tea]

So, is Dan back to Alpine a possibility? He is not getting on with the car and has been with Renault previously?

Daniel is confirmed for 2023 at least. He is not gonna go back to Alpine.

Never say never

[aran.vtec]

Would Piastri even want to go to Mclaren now that a clear seat is open? If he has a riccardo driving problem his Career would be over in the first year.

on performance level there isn't much between Alpine and Mclaren anyway so Alpine is the safer seat.

[JPower]

I think the Piastri/Ricciardo "swap" is going to happen but only if Ricciardo's side can confirm a multi year deal with Alpine.

The longer he stays at McLaren earning piddling results, the harder it will be for him after 2023 to stay in F1.

[basti313]

I still do not see how this is ending up. They have the whole US gang, test them in the F1 car and now add another youngster? McLaren collecting drivers like others collect sneakers?

They collected now the best young drivers in Indy car. Ok, maybe by allowing them to get practice in F1, not necessarily a seat. But I still see no reason why Alpine should take Ric if McLaren wants to ditch him for a youngster.

[Ground Effect]

I still do not see how this is ending up. They have the whole US gang, test them in the F1 car and now add another youngster? McLaren collecting drivers like others collect sneakers?

They collected now the best young drivers in Indy car. Ok, maybe by allowing them to get practice in F1, not necessarily a seat. But I still see no reason why Alpine should take Ric if McLaren wants to ditch him for a youngster.

Well, if Scott Mitchell is to be believed, Alpine aren’t exactly in the drivers seat in this one. I also see McLaren taking on the young IndyCar drivers as a help to his pal Andretti. Get them ready for F1, give them seat testing time, while Andretti pushes for his team, then loan them to Andretti IF he’s successful in getting the green light for his team?

[Ground Effect]

Also, it appears Fernando’s move took everyone by surprise, so it’s entirely possible that Piastri, now sure of a seat with Alpine could opt to stay, assuming he’s in a position to make a choice that is.