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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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

Red Bull announced today that team boss Christian Horner has been relieved of his duties after 20 years at the helm of the reigning constructors’ champions. As Laurent Mekies prepares to fill Horner’s shoes, here is a roundup of who helms each team on the F1 grid and a look…

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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.

Evening Standard

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.

Daily Mirror

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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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

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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.

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

Red Bull announced on Wednesday (9 July) that team boss Christian Horner had been relieved of his duties after 20 years at the helm of the reigning constructors’ champions. As Laurent Mekies prepares to fill Horner’s shoes, here is a roundup of who leads each team on the F1 grid…

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.

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.’”

Daily Mirror

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

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