“2022 won’t be wasted year” as Alpine F1 reserve

Piastri took a convincing F2 title in 2021 as a rookie, his third straight title in three years after previously conquering FIA F3 and the Formula Renault Eurocup.

But despite being tipped as one of the hottest talents to come through the ranks in recent years, the 20-year-old Australian will spend the 2022 season without a race seat.

Instead, the Alpine academy graduate will act as the F1 squad’s official reserve driver, splitting duties between the simulator and travelling…