This is Norris' reaction to good friend Ricciardo's departure from McLaren

"What a ride Daniel. From that moment in Monza, to the laughs we've had out of the car, it's been a joy working with you these last two years. Whatever’s next I wish you all the best, let's have a mega next few months," Norris said in a first reaction.

Norris will probably face Piastri as a teammate from 2023 onwards. Ricciardo's fellow countryman refused a seat at Alpine and seems to be announced by McLaren soon. The question is whether Alpine can force Piastri to race for them next year. The French racing team says it can, Piastri says it can't...