Every F1 team's reserve driver for the 2023 season

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Red Bull

The 2022 F1 constructors’ champions have former F2 driver Liam Lawson as their main reserve driver for the season ahead.

Daniel Ricciardo has returned to the team as a third driver, with his role focused on working in the simulator and marketing events

Ferrari

Ferrari will once again have Antonio Giovinazzi and Robert Shwartzman as their reserve drivers. 

Mercedes

Mercedes will have former Haas driver Mick Schumacher as their reserve driver. 

Alpine

F2 frontrunner Jack Doohan has been named as Alpine's reserve driver for 2023. 

McLaren

IndyCar driver Alex Palou is McLaren’s reserve driver. McLaren also have access to Mick Schumacher and Aston Martin reserve duo Stoffel Vandoorne and Felipe Drugovich. 

Alfa Romeo

2022 F2 runner-up Theo Pourchaire will be Alfa Romeo’s reserve driver.

Aston Martin

F2 champion Felipe Drugovich is the team’s official reserve driver, while Stoffel Vandoorne has joined Aston Martin as another reserve option.

Haas

Pietro Fittipaldi will continue as the team’s reserve driver. 

AlphaTauri

Liam Lawson will combine his Red Bull reserve role with the sister team.

Williams

Williams are the only team who have not announced an official reserve driver for 2023. However, they will be able to call on Mercedes backup Mick Schumacher.