A deal between Alpine and McLaren has been reached to allow the reigning F2 champion and Alpine reserve driver Oscar Piastri to join McLaren's pool of reserves for 2022. The 20-year-old can be called upon by the team should they require a stand-in for either of their drivers throughout the upcoming season.

Alpine F1 Team statement:

In the spirit of offering maximum racing opportunities to our stable of young talent, we have agreed that McLaren may call upon BWT Alpine F1 Team Reserve Driver Oscar Piastri in the event one of their drivers is unable to race. Oscar will remain fully contracted to Alpine and we will retain first options on his services.