Oscar Piastri: 'Lack of clarity' led to Alpine exit
Oscar Piastri has claimed that a lack of clarity over his Alpine future was one of the key factors behind his exit from the team.
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‘A bizarre and frankly upsetting episode’ – Oscar Piastri lifts lid on chaotic move from Alpine to McLaren
Oscar Piastri says Alpine failed to offer clarity over his future before his controversial move to Formula One rivals McLaren, while he described a meeting with team principal Otmar Szafnauer as 'bizarre and upsetting'. Piastri is the reserve driver for Alpine this season and when Fernando Alonso decided to leave the French team, they announced that the 2021 F2 champion would be promoted in his place. Ad However, Piastri instead joined McLaren, where he will replace fellow Australian Daniel Ricciardo next season.
Piastri: McLaren F1 move agreed before Alonso left Alpine
Oscar Piastri insists his move to McLaren was decided “well in advance” of Fernando Alonso's decision to leave Alpine and free up that seat.
Piastri says 'breakdown in trust' triggered McLaren move
Australian Oscar Piastri said a lack of clarity and a 'breakdown in trust' with Renault-owned Alpine played a part in his decision to join Formula One rivals McLaren.
Alpine to decide next week on releasing Piastri early
Alpine will decide next week on a possible early release of reserve driver Oscar Piastri now that he is joining Formula One rivals McLaren for 2023, team principal Otmar Szafnauer said on Saturday.
Bursa Transfer F1: Alpine Gigit Jari, Piastri Resmi Dibajak McLaren
Teka-teki bursa transfer Formula 1 menyangkut masa depan Oscar Piastri akhirnya terjawab sudah. Pebalap asal Australia itu akan membalap untuk McLaren musim depan.
Daniel Ricciardo ‘not aware’ that McLaren had signed Oscar Piastri behind his back
Daniel Ricciardo says he knew nothing of Oscar Piastri joining McLaren, after it was revealed that the team signed the driver way earlier than previously thought.
Oscar Piastri To Drive For McLaren And Not Alpine In 2023
Australian Oscar Piastri will drive for Formula One team McLaren and not Alpine next year, motor car racing's governing body the International Motoring Federation (FIA) announced on Friday. The 21-year-old had been caught up in a fight between Alpine and McLaren with the former claiming Piastri had a contract to drive for them and even announcing him as part of their 2023 line-up. Piastri forced them into an embarrassing u-turn hours afterwards when he said he had no such arrangement with them.