F1 Driver Market Predicting who fits where in the 2023 grid
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#F1 #LoganSargeant #NyckDeVries #DanielRicciardo #MickSchumacher #WilliamsF171Who will partner Alex Albon in Williams for 2023 season? ?#F1 #LoganSargeant #NyckDeVries #DanielRicciardo #MickSchumacher #WilliamsF1 https://t.co/bMvUvbR4Xi Sargeant is an interesting prospect. The driver has shown flashes of brilliance but has lacked consistency in his rookie F2 season. Mick Schumacher is another interesting choice for the team while Nyck De Vries proved himself with a sensational F1 debut at Monza. Daniel Ricciardo could be an option if the Australian is desperate to stay on the F1 grid.
F1 Driver Market Predicting who fits where in the 2023 grid
By Charanjot Singh Modified 24 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Daniel Ricciardo's future is not certain at this stage of the season The 2022 F1 silly season has been a bit of a shocker. Sebastian Vettel's retirement was followed by Fernando Alonso's move to Aston Martin, taking everyone by surprise, along with the McLaren coup to snatch Oscar Piastri. There are only six races left this season and in the driver market, we still have five spots left to fill. So, who fits where for the 2023 F1 season? Let's put our F1 analyst hats on and predict how the five remaining slots will get filled for the 2023 F1 season.Which F1 seats are not confirmed yet
For now, this is the status of the driver lineup for the 2023 F1 season. (TBD=To be decided) Mercedes: George Russell/Lewis HamiltonRed Bull: Max Verstappen/Sergio PerezFerrari: Charles Leclerc/Carlos SainzMcLaren: Lando Norris/Oscar PiastriAlpine: Esteban Ocon/TBDAlfa Romeo: Valterri Bottas/TBDAlphaTauri: Pierre Gasly (Uncertain)/Yuki TsunodaHaas: Kevin Magnussen/TBDWilliams: Alex Albon/TBDAston Martin: Fernando Alonso/Lance Stroll Formula 1@F1Another twist...#F1361592454Another twist... #F1 https://t.co/4lI4akHSuI
Matchmaking the F1 driver and the team
AlphaTauri
Drivers in contention
While Pierre Gasly has a contract for the 2023 F1 season, the team is looking for a replacement while the French driver is looking to make a move to Alpine. The process has not been smooth with Colton Herta (a possible candidate) getting snubbed by the FIA. Red Bull would also not want to block Gasly's move to a different team. Meanwhile, there have been reports of Nyck De Vries approaching Helmut Marko as well. Jenna Fryer@JennaFryerFrom the #FIA on @ColtonHerta: : "The FIA confirms that an enquiry was made via the appropriate channels that led to the FIA confirming that the driver Colton Herta does not have the required number of points to be granted an FIA Super Licence…. (More)16416From the #FIA on @ColtonHerta: : "The FIA confirms that an enquiry was made via the appropriate channels that led to the FIA confirming that the driver Colton Herta does not have the required number of points to be granted an FIA Super Licence…. (More) A lack of viable options, however, could force the team into holding on to the French driver for another season.Most Likely Candidate
As for de Vries, one has to question if the 28-year-old fits the criteria of being an AlphaTauri driver? In all fairness, he doesn't. He doesn't seem like either a Red Bull driver in the future or an able replacement for Gasly either. While Red Bull is fishing for options at AlphaTauri, none of them appear to be better than Gasly and hence we don't expect any change in the line-up for the team. Pierre Gasly (begrudgingly so) will continue to be part of AlphaTauri for the next F1 season alongside Yuki Tsunoda.Alpine
Drivers in contention
Well, when we talk about Alpine, who isn't in contention for that seat? Otmar Szafnaeur had initially said that around 14 drivers were on the shortlist, with quite a few names thrown around. Formula News Live@FormulaNewsLive Alpine test underway today at Hungaroring, Giovinazzi on track. De Vries will do it tomorrow and Doohan on Thursday. #F112416 Alpine test underway today at Hungaroring, Giovinazzi on track. De Vries will do it tomorrow and Doohan on Thursday. #F1 https://t.co/MkOXm1tCRF The list appears to include names like Pierre Gasly, Nyck De Vries, Jack Doohan, Daniel Ricciardo (maybe?), Mick Schumacher, Nico Hulkenberg, and Antonio Giovinazzi. Even Sebastian Vettel's name was thrown in the mix, but the German going to Alpine does not seem likely.Most Likely Candidate
If Alpine could have its way, it would go with Pierre Gasly. He's French, he's fast, and he's a proven entity. For Gasly to go to Alpine, Red Bull needs to find his replacement as well. As we earlier established, that does not look probable. The team's reticence in going for Daniel Ricciardo leaves Alpine with two paths. One of them is a conservative one where a stop-gap arrangement is placed in the second car for a season as Jack Doohan matures in F2. In the second, the team takes a punt on talent and throws Doohan in the deep end. Doohan has been impressive in his rookie F2 season. Although not as polished as Oscar Piastri, the Australian has shown strong one-lap speed. Otmar Szafnaeur is notorious for giving youngsters a shot when he was with Force India. Expect him to take a punt and give Doohan the second seat at Alpine.Alfa Romeo
Drivers in contention
There has not been much chatter when it comes to the driver lineup at Alfa Romeo. Valtteri Bottas is already secured, and Guanyu Zhou has done a good job. Looking at options, Theo Pourchaire, the Alfa Romeo academy driver, will most likely finish runners-up in the F2 championship this season. There's Daniel Ricciardo as well still trying to figure out life after McLaren. Then there's Mick Schumacher, an interesting prospect and someone that beat Zhou in the junior categories.Most Likely Candidate
For now, if rumors are to be believed, Guanyu Zhou appears to be the frontrunner to continue for the next season. Having said that, no one can blame Sauber for being creative if it went with Daniel Ricciardo or Mick Schumacher.Haas
Drivers in contention
Kevin Magnussen has a contract for the 2023 F1 season, while the team is not interested in continuing with Mick Schumacher. Guenther Steiner has conceded that the team is keeping a close eye on Schumacher alongside other options. Names like Nico Hulkenberg and Antonio Giovinazzi have been thrown around as the German's replacement. Daniel Ricciardo is also an outsider in all of this.Most Likely Candidate
If Haas goes ahead based on performance, then Mick Schumacher will get the seat for the 2023 F1 season. There are, however, other factors at play. Ferrari's influence is one of them as the young German is no longer part of the team's academy. Steiner has always had an affinity towards Nico Hulkenberg as a driver. When it comes down to it, if performance is the key metric (like it should be), then Mick Schumacher gets the seat. If Ferrari's influence comes into play, we could even be looking at Antonio Giovinazzi driving for the team. Our pick? Mick Schumacher will be driving for Haas in the 2023 F1 season.Williams
Drivers in contention
Nicholas Latifi's departure from the team has certainly opened things up. Possible candidates that could replace him include Nyck De Vries, Mick Schumacher, and Logan Sargeant. Sportskeeda F1@SportskeedaF1Who will partner Alex Albon in Williams for 2023 season? ?#F1 #LoganSargeant #NyckDeVries #DanielRicciardo #MickSchumacher #WilliamsF171Who will partner Alex Albon in Williams for 2023 season? ?#F1 #LoganSargeant #NyckDeVries #DanielRicciardo #MickSchumacher #WilliamsF1 https://t.co/bMvUvbR4Xi Sargeant is an interesting prospect. The driver has shown flashes of brilliance but has lacked consistency in his rookie F2 season. Mick Schumacher is another interesting choice for the team while Nyck De Vries proved himself with a sensational F1 debut at Monza. Daniel Ricciardo could be an option if the Australian is desperate to stay on the F1 grid.