It is “very important” that reigning Formula 2 champion and Alpine reserve Oscar Piastri finds his way into a F1 cockpit. “In the end, there are not many number 1 or 2 drivers in any team right now and the teams need both drivers to work together to improve the car,” he added. Rossi insists that having three top drivers on the books is a problem “a lot of teams would like to have”. Rossi admits that Piastri being parked temporarily with a rival team is “possible”. He is a driver who counts a lot for the future of Alpine,” he said. “This is what we need to discuss with the two drivers.”.

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