
Alonso says Alpine gave more attention to Piastri
Double world champion Fernando Alonso has claimed that the failure of contract talks was ultimately caused by Alpine’s overemphasis on backup driver Oscar Piastri.
Double world champion Fernando Alonso has claimed that the failure of contract talks was ultimately caused by Alpine’s overemphasis on backup driver Oscar Piastri.
Fernando Alonso hinted to friction between himself and Alpine by claiming that discussions stalled for a couple of months before joining Aston Martin.
Alpine may think about signing current Haas driver Mick Schumacher to the squad to serve as Fernando Alonso’s replacement in 2023.
Daniel Ricciardo declared he will rejoin McLaren Racing for the 2023 season, however Oscar Piastri is said to have a seat deal with the team, so things may change.
Oscar Piastri disagrees with Alpine’s assertion that he would compete for the team in Formula 1 in the upcoming season and claims he hasn’t signed a deal for 2023.
Alpine F1 reserve driver Oscar Piastri has been promoted by the team to race alongside Esteban Ocon beginning 2023.
According to Alpine team boss Otmar Szafnauer, his team didn’t find out that Fernando Alonso would join Aston Martin until the formal public press statement was released.
In the wake of rumors linking Oscar Piastri to McLaren, Alpine asserts to have a “formal contract” with him through 2023.
Following Fernando Alonso’s decision to join Aston Martin, it has been widely reported that McLaren Racing has a deal with Alpine reserve driver Oscar Piastri.
Double Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso, will replace four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel, by joining Aston Martin on a multi-year contract for the 2023 season.
Alpine is celebrating Pride Month by placing rainbow branding on the engine covers of the A522, as well as announcing a partnership with Racing Pride.
Alpine will debut a new rear wing for its A522 competitor in Spain, where the Enstone team hopes to reclaim the points with both of its cars.
Alpine’s CEO Laurent Rossi has published a statement calling for a “more fair” Spanish Grand Prix Formula 1 weekend after expressing his displeasure with Fernando Alonso’s Miami penalty.
After Alpine identified a water pump failure and collateral damage on Fernando Alonso’s Jeddah unit, the Spaniard will receive a new penalty-free engine for next week’s Australian Grand Prix.
Alpine was the first Formula One team to bring a significant sidepod modification since the end of 2022 testing when it presented itself for the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Alpine took pole for the first round of the 2022 FIA World Endurance Championship season at Sebring, defeating Glickenhaus, while Toyota’s fastest vehicle will start from the fourth spot.