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Alpine F1 Chief Says Oscar Piastri Lacks "Integrity" In Contract Row

Alpine team chief Otmar Szafnauer on Friday accused the team's reserve driver Oscar Piastri of lacking "integrity" as a row over his future continued to dominate paddock gossip at the Belgian Grand Prix. Piastri, a 21-year-old Australian who has won the Formula Three and Two titles in successive seasons en route to a F1 career, is at the centre of a contract dispute involving Alpine as he seeks to break free. Alpine claim that Piastri, managed by compatriot and former F1 driver Mark Webber, signed a contract with them for 2023, which he has rejected as he bids to move elsewhere.

Sainz tops opening Belgian GP practice for Ferrari

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium: Ferrari's Carlos Sainz set the pace in Friday’s (Aug 26) opening practice for the Belgian Grand Prix ahead of team mate Charles Leclerc and Red Bull's championship leader Max Verstappen, who are both set to drop to the back of the grid with engine penalties.

Latifi has a good chance of staying, says Williams boss

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium : Canadian Nicholas Latifi has a good chance of staying at Williams next season if he continues to improve, team principal Jost Capito said on Friday amid swirling speculation about Formula One driver moves.

Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer wishes Oscar Piastri 'had a bit more integrity' as contract dispute persists

Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer claims he wishes Oscar Piastri «had a bit more integrity» as their dispute rumbled on. The French team had hoped to bring Piastri, their reserve driver, into their line-up for the 2023 season after Fernando Alonso unexpectedly decided to leave the team for Aston Martin after he replaced Sebastian Vettel. Ad Alpine went as far as announcing Piastri’s promotion only for the Australian to deny any agreement, as he had signed up to race for McLaren given Daniel Ricciardo’s exit.

Carlos Sainz leads Ferrari one-two in Belgian Grand Prix practice

Carlos Sainz finished ahead of team-mate Charles Leclerc as Ferrari dominated opening practice for the Belgian Grand Prix.

Daniel Ricciardo: Lack of sympathy from teammate Lando Norris reminds us of F1's ruthlessness

Lando Norris’ stark admission that he had little sympathy for outgoing teammate Daniel Ricciardo, and that he expected more from the Australian, demonstrates F1’s cut-throat nature. In most sports, a teammate is there with the same goal as you — to help the team win. In football, rugby or cricket, almost, everyone is there for collective glory above individual glory.

Belgian GP 2022: Lando Norris says he has 'no sympathy' for departing McLaren teammate Daniel Ricciardo

Lando Norris says that he has «no sympathy» for Daniel Ricciardo after the announcement that the Australian driver was to leave McLaren at the end of the season. The pair — who only became teammates at the Woking-based outfit at the start of last year — have had very different campaigns so far, with Norris seventh in the drivers standings with 76 points while Ricciardo has only accumulated 19 points in the 13 races so far.

Lewis Hamilton believes Mercedes victory is close as W13 now a ‘racing car’

Daniel Ricciardo saga shows brutal nature of F1

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Alpine F1 Chief Says Oscar Piastri Lacks "Integrity" In Contract Row

Sainz tops opening Belgian GP practice for Ferrari

Latifi has a good chance of staying, says Williams boss

Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer wishes Oscar Piastri 'had a bit more integrity' as contract dispute persists

Carlos Sainz leads Ferrari one-two in Belgian Grand Prix practice

Daniel Ricciardo: Lack of sympathy from teammate Lando Norris reminds us of F1's ruthlessness

Belgian GP 2022: Lando Norris says he has 'no sympathy' for departing McLaren teammate Daniel Ricciardo

Lewis Hamilton believes Mercedes victory is close as W13 now a ‘racing car’