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Alpine chief fires stern warning at Esteban Ocon which may vindicate Fernando Alonso

The relationship between Ocon and Alonso deteriorated towards the end of last season, when they incurred the wrath of their boss by colliding during the Brazilian Grand Prix Sprint

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McLaren senses a good fight but no trouble between Norris and Piastri

McLaren is certain that Oscar Piastri will provide a stern challenge to new Formula 1 team-mate Lando Norris, but has no fears their rivalry will cause friction.

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Piastri will challenge Norris, but no friction expected - McLaren

McLaren is certain that Oscar Piastri will provide a stern challenge to new Formula 1 teammate Lando Norris, but has no fears their rivalry will cause friction.

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Top F1 teams have found "loopholes" to get around budget cap, claims Alpine chief

Otmar Szafnauer believes the advantage the smaller teams once had by not being forced to cut staff numbers no longer exists as the top teams try to exploit the rules

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Ocon feels "more relaxed" under current Alpine F1 management set-up

Esteban Ocon says he is 'definitely more relaxed' working with the existing Alpine Formula 1 management set-up following a number of changes at the team in recent years.

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Ocon should be known as the French minister of defence, says Szafnauer

Esteban Ocon should be known as the French minister of defence following his impressive efforts holding off drivers in Formula 1 this year, according to Alpine team boss Otmar Szafnauer.

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Alpine chief predicts Oscar Piastri's F1 career will "perish" after defecting to McLaren

Piastri left Alpine to join midfield rivals McLaren acrimoniously this year and, judging by his recent comments about the Aussie, it seems Otmar Szafnauer still isn't too happy about it

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GP Racing Podcast: The many faces of Sebastian Vettel

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel has driven his final grand prix, and the latest Flat Chat podcast from GP Racing magazine examines his career and legacy.

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McLaren boss hits out at “unfair” Oscar Piastri criticism from Alpine counterpart

McLaren team principal Zak Brown stood by new driver Oscar Piastri following criticism from the boss of his old team Otmar Szafnauer who lost the youngster in controversial circumstances

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Sargeant lined up for winter testing with 2021 Alpine F1 car

New Williams driver Logan Sargeant could log extra Formula 1 mileage over the winter in a 2021 Alpine, if the two teams finalise a deal.

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Furious Alpine chief in public swipe at Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon after collision

Alonso and Ocon crashed into each other during the Sprint race in Brazil on Saturday, wrecking their chances of scoring points and incurring the wrath of the Alpine team principal

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Oscar Piastri free to drive for McLaren earlier than planned as deal struck with Alpine

McLaren confirmed in the summer that they had signed Piastri to replace Daniel Ricciardo for the 2023 season, after winning their legal battle with rivals Alpine

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Alpine agrees to early F1 contract exit for Piastri

Alpine has agreed to end its contract with Oscar Piastri, allowing McLaren's future Formula 1 driver to make an earlier than expected start to life with the team.

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Alpine: "Justice prevailed" on Alonso F1 mirror penalty

Alpine Formula 1 boss Otmar Szafnauer says “justice prevailed” after Fernando Alonso regained his seventh place in last week’s US GP following a series of hearings on Thursday.

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Szafnauer: "Justice prevailed" on Alonso F1 mirror penalty

Alpine Formula 1 boss Otmar Szafnauer says “justice prevailed” after Fernando Alonso regained his seventh place in last week’s US GP following a series of hearings on Thursday.

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McLaren expects Alpine to keep Piastri until end of F1 season

McLaren expects Alpine will keep hold of reserve driver Oscar Piastri until the end of the Formula 1 season, having previously considered an early release.

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Alpine banking on Pierre Gasly ending Esteban Ocon feud after "informed decision"

Gasly joins Ocon to form an exciting all-French driver lineup for the Renault-backed team – but not all has been well between the two childhood friends for a while

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Alpine confirms Gasly as Alonso’s F1 replacement for 2023

The Alpine Formula 1 team has finally confirmed that Pierre Gasly is joining its line-up on a multi-year contract in 2023 to race alongside Esteban Ocon.

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Capito: F1 cost cap breach more serious than cheating on track

Williams team principal Jost Capito says that a Formula 1 cost cap breach should deemed a more serious offence than cheating on track.

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Capito: Cost cap breach more serious than cheating on track

Williams team principal Jost Capito says that a Formula 1 cost cap breach should be deemed a more serious offence than cheating on track.

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Alpine F1 CEO Rossi "proud" of Szafnauer signing

Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi says he has total trust in Formula 1 team boss Otmar Szafnauer, singling him out as the signing he is most ‘proud’ of making.

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Zak Brown aims parting shot at ‘silly’ F1 Alpine boss after McLaren victory in Oscar Piastri saga

McLaren boss Zak Brown has labelled Alpine counterpart Otmar Szafnauer as “looking a little silly” after the Oscar Piastri saga.

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Otmar Szafnauer "one of Alpine's best" despite Fernando Alonso and Oscar Piastri exits

Alpine have been in the headlines a lot in recent months, and not always for great reasons, but still chief executive is happy with the boss team principal Szafnauer is doing

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Brown: Szafnauer looks "a little silly" after Piastri F1 contract comments

Zak Brown believes McLaren was right to keep quiet about the Formula 1 contract saga surrounding Oscar Piastri, saying Alpine chief Otmar Szafnauer now looks 'a little silly.'

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McLaren chief Zak Brown goads "silly" Alpine boss Otmar Szafnauer over Oscar Piastri saga

Piastri will race for McLaren next season after a lengthy legal battle with Alpine over the Australian's future, leaving the Enstone team needing a new driver for 2023

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