Romain Grosjean: Oscar Piastri has not had ‘the best entry’ into F1

9 days ago PlanetF1

Despite not having the “best entry” onto the Formula 1 grid, Romain Grosjean is keen to see what Oscar Piastri can achieve in his first season on the grid. Last year Piastri found himself at the heart of Formula 1’s silly season as Alpine and McLaren vied for his services. PlanetF1.com recommendsThe five most entertaining drivers on the F1 2023 gridF1 2023 predictions: Which driver will win each team-mate battle in 2023? 2023 F1 calendar: Car launch dates, pre-season testing, TV schedule“I’m excited to see what Oscar Piastri can do in Formula 1,” he told his YouTube channel. “He didn’t have the best entry with all the Alpine-McLaren story but he’s in a great car with a great team next to a very strong team-mate that has made the McLaren team his own team.
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