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Piastri opens up on "upsetting" and "bizarre" Alpine F1 behaviour

Oscar Piastri has revealed how 'upsetting' it was that Alpine announced him as its 2023 Formula 1 driver, after he had told the squad he wouldn’t be racing for it.

Autosport

Oscar Piastri up against it at McLaren – no F1 rookie has ever been under more pressure

Piastri was always going to get his shot in F1 sooner or later, but by quitting Alpine for their midfielder rivals McLaren in secret, the Aussie has increased the pressure on himself to live up to the hype

Daily Mirror

Why Alpine only has itself to blame for its F1 driver market blunders

Friday's announcement by Formula 1's Contract Recognition Board brought to an end the contract saga surrounding Oscar Piastri, who will race for McLaren in 2023.

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Oscar Piastri to Make F1 Debut With McLaren in 2023

The FIA’s Contract Recognition Board met this week to determine whom the 2021 F2 Champion will race for next season.

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Ten things we learned from the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix

Formula 1 is never too far away from the headlines, and it returned after its summer holidays with a Spa break. From driver market and team news to another pivotal race in the world championship fight, here's 10 of the biggest talking points from the Belgian Grand Prix weekend

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10 things we learned from the 2022 Belgian Grand Prix

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Oscar Piastri saga to be resolved soon with Alpine 'confident' F2 champion will stay

Alpine and McLaren are in a tug-of-war for Piastri, with both teams under the impression they have a valid contract for the Australian to drive for them in 2023

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McLaren chief hits back at Alpine boss over Oscar Piastri ‘integrity’ amid contract saga

The war of words between Alpine and McLaren continues to escalate after Oscar Piastri publicly denied he would be racing for Otmar Szafnauer’s team in the 2023 season

Daily Mirror

Alpine F1 boss ‘confident’ over Oscar Piastri contract dispute despite ‘integrity’ dig

The row between Alpine and their reserve driver Oscar Piastri continues to escalate, with the team preparing to go to the FIA’s Contract Recognition Board on Monday

Daily Mirror

Alpine eyes Gasly as Marko lines up Herta for AlphaTauri F1 role

AlphaTauri driver Pierre Gasly has emerged as a surprise candidate for the Alpine Formula 1 team in 2023, Motorsport.com understands.

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Alpine eyes Gasly as Marko lines-up Herta for AlphaTauri F1 role

AlphaTauri driver Pierre Gasly has emerged as a surprise candidate for the Alpine Formula 1 team in 2023, Autosport understands.

Autosport

Alpine: Piastri “smiled and was thankful” when told about 2023 F1 seat

Otmar Szafnauer claims Oscar Piastri “smiled and was thankful” when he was told about his Alpine Formula 1 promotion before posting on social media he would not drive for the team.

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Piastri “smiled and was thankful” when told about 2023 F1 seat, claims Szafnauer

Otmar Szafnauer claims Oscar Piastri “smiled and was thankful” when he was told about his Alpine Formula 1 promotion before posting on social media he would not drive for the team.

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McLaren hits back at Alpine’s Piastri lack of integrity claim

McLaren chief Zak Brown has hit back at Otmar Szafnauer’s claim that Oscar Piastri has shown a lack of integrity in the ongoing Formula 1 contract saga.

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McLaren hits back at Alpine’s Piastri lack of F1 integrity claim

McLaren chief Zak Brown has hit back at Otmar Szafnauer’s claim that Oscar Piastri has shown a lack of integrity in the ongoing Formula 1 contract saga.

ABC News

F1 Alpine boss praises Daniel Ricciardo while criticising Oscar Piastri

Daniel Ricciardo's former F1 team has left the door open for the Australian to return after it was confirmed his time with McLaren will end this season.

Daily Mirror

Alpine F1 boss hits out at Oscar Piastri again and offers update on Daniel Ricciardo

Otmar Szafnauer said he wished Oscar Piastri had 'more integrity' as the dispute between the driver and Alpine F1 continues and the American also provided an update on Daniel Ricciardo's future

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Szafnauer wishes Piastri had “a bit more integrity” over F1 contract dispute

Alpine Formula 1 team boss Otmar Szafnauer says he wishes that Oscar Piastri had “a bit more integrity” after the Australian signed a contract with McLaren.

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Szafnauer wishes Piastri had “a bit more integrity”

Alpine Formula 1 team boss Otmar Szafnauer says he wishes that Oscar Piastri had “a bit more integrity” after the Australian signed a contract with McLaren.

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Fernando Alonso Explains Move From Alpine to Aston Martin

His stunning move was about more than just the contract length.

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Alonso: "Strange feeling" as Alpine F1 talks stalled for a couple of months

Fernando Alonso says there was “always a strange feeling” in his Formula 1 contract talks with Alpine for 2023 before Aston Martin’s approach made him feel more wanted.

Autosport

What are Ricciardo’s options to stay in Formula 1?

Daniel Ricciardo’s McLaren exit may not have been surprising news to end Formula 1’s summer break, yet it nevertheless marks an important development in silly season.

Autosport

How energy price move helped boost Alpine's F1 development push

Alpine has revealed that a 'smart' inflation-beating move earlier this year helped give it the financial headway needed to be aggressive with its Formula 1 developments and hire more staff.

ABC News

Oscar Piastri's reported F1 move to McLaren reveals major issues at Alpine

Oscar Piastri has been branded by his F1 team as someone who lacks loyalty. But Alpine is trying to shift blame after mismanaging one of the sport's best prospects, writes Michael Doyle.

Daily Mirror

Esteban Ocon backed to lead Alpine in 2023 amid ongoing Oscar Piastri uncertainty

Alpine will lose F1's most experienced racer in Fernando Alonso at the end of the year, and his replacement is currently unknown after Oscar Piastri turned down his promotion

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