F1 'silly season' began early this year, with the announcement of Sebastian Vettel's impending retirement in July sparking a number of moves from several teams.
Aston Martin quickly confirmed that veteran driver Fernando Alonso would be joining them from Alpine to replace Vettel, with Alpine then announcing that reserve driver Oscar Piastri would partner Esteban Ocon next season.
However, Piastri took to social media to state that he had not signed a contract with Alpine and would not be driving for them. The dispute was ultimately settled at an FIA Contract Recognition Board hearing, which ruled in favour of Piastri and he has now joined McLaren where he will replace Daniel Ricciardo.
