In one of the most bizarre twists in Formula One history, Alpine announced Oscar Piastri would drive for them in 2023 only for the Australian to say he will not be racing for them just a few hours later. It’s a saga that shocked the sporting world with social media doing its usual job of memes and general stunned reactions to the news – even Ad Formula 1'My worst fears came alive' — Hamilton reflects on 'disbelief' at 2021 finale08/08/2022 AT 14:56 . Piastri is last year’s Formula Two champion and only missed out on a seat on this year’s F1 grid because there was no room for him.