Fernando Alonso reveals very swift decision behind Aston Martin move
Fernando Alonso has revealed just how quickly he and Aston Martin came to an agreement on him moving there for next season, and it was very swift indeed.
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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.
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.
Fernando Alonso claims he’s joining Aston Martin because Alpine thought he was too old
Fernando Alonso has cited Alpine’s lack of faith in him as the reason why he decided to leave the team for Aston Martin.
'Never a discussion' to stop Ricciardo racing, say McLaren
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium: McLaren boss Zak Brown quashed suggestions on Thursday (Aug 25) that the Formula 1 team were considering paying Daniel Ricciardo not to race in 2023.
McLaren mum on new F1 driver after Daniel Ricciardo's rumoured $12m buy-out
McLaren on Wednesday (24 August) made no mention of Oscar Piastri as the British Formula 1 team confirmed the termination of Daniel Ricciardo's contract for 2023.