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How Honda F1 missed a two-week window to sign Vettel

Sebastian Vettel may have enjoyed the greatest success of his Formula 1 career with Red Bull, winning four world titles - but he could have ended up with Honda instead.

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F1 news: Alpine prepared for High Court battle over Oscar Piastri feud in quest for compensation

Alpine have vowed to go to the High Court as they seek compensation for Oscar Piastri’s decision not to race for the Formula One team in 2023.

Evening Standard

Oscar Piastri standoff turns ugly as Alpine chief slams star for lack of loyalty

Otmar Szafnauer spoke honestly about Alpine's current battle with reserve driver Piastri, and claimed there is a long line of drivers ready to replace him if he chooses to leave

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Alpine confident it will beat Aston Martin while Alonso is there

Alpine Formula 1 boss Otmar Szafnauer believes that his team can continue to outperform Aston Martin during Fernando Alonso’s tenure at the Silverstone squad when he switches camps for 2023.

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Alpine chief uses Michael Schumacher excuse to justify Fernando Alonso offer

Alonso will defect to Aston Martin at the end of the season where he has been handed a guaranteed multi-year contract – something Alpine were reluctant to offer

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Alonso’s age a factor in why Alpine would not commit to long-term F1 deal

Alpine says that uncertainty about the impact of age on Fernando Alonso’s performances in Formula 1 was why it didn’t want to offer him a guaranteed long-term contract.

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Daniel Ricciardo free to make shock Alpine return from McLaren amid Oscar Piastri drama

Should Alpine's fight to keep Piastri turn out unsuccessful and they lose the young Australian to rivals McLaren, the French outfit is open to welcoming struggling racer Ricciardo back to the team

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F1 team principals: Who are they and what do they do?

The Formula 1 team principal role has consistently evolved over time, where the differences between now and back in the championship's early years are staggering.

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F1 news: Alpine see no issues in Daniel Ricciardo return as Oscar Piastri McLaren saga erupts

Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer does not foresee any issue in bringing Daniel Ricciardo back to the team, should the Australian ultimately be the one to replace Fernando Alonso.

Evening Standard

Alpine Boss Discovered Alonso’s Aston Martin Move From Press Release

Team principal Otmar Szafnauer said, “I did ask the question [to Alonso]. And I was told: ’No, no, I haven’t signed anything.’”

Sports Illustrated

Alpine chief says he learned about Fernando Alonso's Aston Martin move in press release

It was announced on Monday that Alonso would replace Sebastian Vettel at Aston Martin – and the news came as something of a surprise even to Alpine's team principal Otmar Szafnauer

Daily Mirror

Piastri Says He Won’t Be Driving for Alpine F1 in 2023

The team had an unexpected open seat for 2023 after Aston Martin confirmed Fernando Alonso would compete for them next season.

Sports Illustrated

Alpine want Oscar Piastri to replace Fernando Alonso but Mark Webber 'has McLaren plan'

Former Red Bull star Webber is a commercial manager and mentor to F2 champion Piastri, who has a contract with Alpine but is said to be exploring other options for 2023

Daily Mirror

Alpine announces Piastri for F1 2023, but doubts remain

Alpine says it has signed Oscar Piastri to replace Fernando Alonso at its Formula 1 team next year.

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Piastri to make F1 debut with Alpine in 2023 replacing Alonso

Alpine has signed Oscar Piastri to replace Fernando Alonso at its Formula 1 team next year.

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Alpine only learned Alonso had joined Aston Martin F1 in press release

Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer has revealed that he only found out that Fernando Alonso had signed to join Formula 1 rival Aston Martin when he read the official press release.

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Alonso Announces He Will Join Aston Martin’s F1 Team in 2023

The Alpine driver will replace Sebastian Vettel, who announced he will retire from Formula One after the 2022 season.

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How Aston Martin pulled off its shock Alonso F1 deal

Fernando Alonso has delivered a few shocks in his Formula 1 career, but Monday morning’s announcement of his move to Aston Martin is up there among the biggest.

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Alonso urges Alpine not to wait long on 2023 F1 car switch

Fernando Alonso has urged Alpine not to wait too long before throwing all its resources towards its 2023 Formula 1 car.

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How Alpine plans to bring more women into F1

The Alpine Formula 1 team’s Race(H)er programme is the latest of several laudable efforts to bring more women into motor racing.

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How Alpine wants to bring more women into F1

The Alpine Formula 1 team’s Race(H)er programme is the latest of several laudable efforts to bring more women into motor racing.

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Alpine uncovers causes of recent F1 reliability woes

The Alpine Formula 1 team has traced the causes of the reliability woes that have impacted its drivers over the last two race weekends.

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Alpine traces causes of F1 recent reliability woes

The Alpine Formula 1 team has traced the causes of the reliability woes that have impacted its drivers over the last two Grand Prix weekends.

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Alonso feels back at his best level in F1 2022

Fernando Alonso says he feels back to his best in Formula 1 now that he is able to produce the kind of unexpected performances that were a hallmark of his earlier career.

Daily Mirror

Alpine chief issues stern response after Fernando Alonso dig over car reliability

Otmar Szafnauer dismissed the idea that Alonso is being "failed" by Alpine this season, despite the Spaniard having several promising races ruined by issues with his car

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