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Piastri: I'm almost a Formula 1 driver now

Formula 2 champ Oscar Piastri says he is 'almost a Formula 1 driver' after beginning his new job as Alpine's reserve driver in Abu Dhabi. Piastri wrapped up the 2021 Formula 2 title at the season finale at the Yas Marina circuit, the Aussie clinching the crown in the first of Saturday's two sprint races. He followed that up with win in the season-ending feature race on the Sunday, his 252.5 points putting him 60.5 ahead of Robert Shwartzman in the overall standings. But while this is Piastri's third title in as many seasons, following on from his Formula Renault and Formula 3 championships, he won't be racing next season. With his fellow Formula 2 driver Guanyu Zhou taking the final F1...
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