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Ian Chadband

Oscar Piastri thrilled to land McLaren job

Australian star Oscar Piastri will drive for McLaren in next season's Formula One championship. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Australia's Oscar Piastri, the most wanted man in Formula One, says he's "extremely excited" to have landed a drive with British giants McLaren in next season's championship.

McLaren won its contract battle with French rivals Alpine on Friday, enabling the team to announce 21-year-old Piastri will be the man to take over from fellow Aussie Daniel Ricciardo next season.

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