F1 driver market: The contenders for 2023 seats with Daniel Ricciardo, Mick Schumacher futures unclear

Zhou Guanyu's contract renewal at Alfa Romeo means there are only two seats left in Formula 1's 2023 driver market. Daniel Ricciardo, Mick Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel are the main contenders for the remaining seats.

Pierre Gasly is the favourite for the 2023 Alpine driver seat. Jack Doohan, Antonio Giovinazzi, Mick Schumacher and Daniel Ricciardo are outsiders. Nyck de Vries, Jack doohan and Antonio GiorginazzI tested in a 2021 Alpine car last week at the Hungaroring. The team is considering promoting from their driver academy. They are also considering bringing back Daniel Richez and Mick Scummer. The driver market is very competitive. Red Bull is open to parting ways with Gasley.

Nyck de Vries is the favourite to replace Pierre Gasly at Red Bull in 2023. Colton Herta was the team's first choice, but he doesn't have enough points to be considered. De Vry has held talks with Helmut Marko about joining the Red Bulls. If deVries doesn’t sign, it's likely Gasley stays.

Haas are considering moving on from Mick Schumacher for 2023. Antonio Giovinazzi is the favourite. Nico Hulkenberg and Daniel Ricciardo are also in the running. Ferrari reserve and man who lost his Alfa Romeo seat this year, has been heavily linked with the team. Riciardo would be the headline signing Haas have been waiting for since their F1 debut six years ago.

Nyck de Vries is the favourite to replace Nicholas Latifi at Williams. Logan Sargeant, Mick Schumacher and Antonio Giovinazzi are also possibilities. The 2023 grid is still difficult to predict. There are expected to be significant developments in the coming weeks. The drivers' standings are as follows: