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Alpine has "absolutely no worries" of trouble with Alonso during 2022

Alpine Formula 1 boss Otmar Szafnauer remains confident that the team will retain a good relationship with Fernando Alonso, despite the Spaniard's decision to join Aston Martin.

Motorsport

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.

ABC News

Aston Martin chief warns Ferrari, Red Bull and Mercedes that race wins will be "the norm"

Ever since Lawrence Stroll bought the team the party line at Aston Martin has been about ambition – and signing Fernando Alonso has only strengthened that resolve

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Hamilton: I’ll end my F1 career before I’m completely burnt out

Lewis Hamilton intends to remain in Formula 1 while he still has “fuel in the tank” but says he won’t push until he is “completely burnt out” before retiring.

Motorsport

Hamilton: I'll end my F1 career before I'm completely burnt out

Lewis Hamilton intends to remain in Formula 1 while he still has “fuel in the tank” but says he won’t push until he is “completely burnt out” before retiring.

Autosport

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

Daily Mirror

Daniel Ricciardo demands massive pay-off to end McLaren career amid Oscar Piastri fiasco

McLaren have told Daniel Ricciardo they intend to replace him with wantaway Alpine reserve Oscar Piastri, but the former Red Bull racer will not leave early without a significant pay-off

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Why Piastri's attempt to join McLaren carries implications of risk

After the 2006 Formula 1 British GP, Lewis Hamilton's father Anthony was a frustrated man, despite his son - at the time a star in GP2 - having just scored a memorable double win in that weekend's feature and sprint events.

Autosport

Why Piastri's F1 attempt to join McLaren has risky implications

After the 2006 Formula 1 British GP, Lewis Hamilton's father Anthony was a frustrated man, despite his son - at the time a star in GP2 - had just scored a memorable double win in that weekend's feature and sprint events.

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Hamilton hopes Vettel showed F1 is "about something far bigger"

Lewis Hamilton hopes Sebastian Vettel's efforts to highlight issues outside of Formula 1 will set an example to young drivers to use their platform for 'something far, far bigger.'

Motorsport

Hamilton hopes "rare" Vettel shows young drivers F1 is "about something far bigger"

Lewis Hamilton hopes Sebastian Vettel's efforts to highlight issues outside of Formula 1 will set an example to young drivers to use their platform for 'something far, far bigger.'

Autosport

The Vettel legacy: stylistically debatable, statistically undeniable

Many will have reservations about placing him in the top echelon of drivers. But his career numbers compare favourably with F1’s greatest

The Hindu

Alonso: No need for talks with Ocon over "extreme" F1 defence

Fernando Alonso sees no need for talks with Alpine Formula 1 team-mate Esteban Ocon over his “extreme” defence in Hungary, but admitted he was “surprised” by the moves.

Autosport

McLaren agree deal to sign Oscar Piastri with Daniel Ricciardo to be offered 'pay-off'

Oscar Piastri was announced by Alpine to take the place of Fernando Alonso for the 2023 season, but the Australian rejected the seat having already secured a move to their midfield rivals

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AFP

Oscar Piastri - a serious talent at centre of F1 drama

Sydney (AFP) - Oscar Piastri, who is centre stage in a drama dominating Formula One's "silly season", has long been tipped for a prized seat in the sport.

Daily Mirror

Daniel Ricciardo has 'four teams sounding him out' amid Oscar Piastri's McLaren links

Despite his determination to continue with McLaren and improve his faltering form, Ricciardo's place looks under threat with wantaway Alpine reserve Oscar Piastri reportedly being lined up

Daily Mirror

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

Daily Mirror

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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The Hindu

Narain Karthikeyan predicts a long innings for Fernando Alonso

Says Sebastian Vettel made the right call with respect to retirement from Formula one, as a driver tends to lose motivation when he moves to smaller teams

Evening Standard

Historical precedents set the stage as fascinating Oscar Piastri saga unfolds over F1 summer break

Oscar Piastri's shock rejection of Alpine's offer of a 2023 seat carries an echo of past Formula One bombshells, although none involving someone quite so young and inexperienced as the Australian.

Motorsport

Alpine stands firm over Piastri race contract for F1 2023

The Alpine Formula 1 team is adamant that its contract with Oscar Piastri for 2023 is legally watertight, despite the Australian insisting he will not drive for the Enstone team.

Evening Standard

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.

Autosport

Szafnauer: No issue in bringing Ricciardo back to Alpine F1 team

Alpine Formula 1 team boss Otmar Szafnauer has not ruled out a return to the Enstone team for Daniel Ricciardo, should it not be able to keep Oscar Piastri.

Sports Illustrated

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.’”

ABC News

Oscar Piastri rejects Alpine's F1 claim he will drive for them next season

Alpine, a factory team owned by Renault, announced the Australian — who has been their reserve driver this year — will step up next season but it seems he has other ideas.

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