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Former Formula 1 team manager Peter Windsor has described Oscar Piastri's move to McLaren as one of the 'most astonishing decisions' in the history of the sport, but insisted the Australian has all it takes to win a world title.
The 21-year-old has replaced Daniel Ricciardo at McLaren after spending last season as the reserve driver for Alpine and was embroiled in a well-publicised legal battle with the French team.
Alpine announced the Australian had been promoted from reserve driver to partner Esteban Ocon and replace the Aston Martin-bound Fernando Alonso.
Piastri steadfastly rejected any agreement had been reached, leaving the French team with a seat to fill for 2023, which ultimately went to Pierre Gasly.
Following the embarrassing PR own goal, Alpine team boss Otmar Szafnauer accused Piastri of 'lacking integrity' and the quarrel had to be eventually settled by the FIA's Contract Review Board.
Formula 1 analyst Peter Windsor has questioned Oscar Piastri's decision to join McLaren
The young Australian moved to McLaren at the end of last season to replace Daniel Ricciardo
But the performances in the first two races of the season have left Windsor questioning whether Piastri may regret his choice.
The Australian retired in his debut in Bahrain and finished 15th in Saudi
