Alpine accepts Alonso's decision to leave as rumours of Oscar Piastri's call-up inceases

Alpine doesn't appear to have an issue with the news that Fernando Alonso will leave to join Aston Martin in 2023.

On Monday, 1 August, Aston Martin announced the signing of the double world champion on a multi-year deal to replace Sebastian Vettel, who is retiring from Formula 1.

Ahead of the Hungarian GP, Alonso stated that he would like to stay at Alpine for the 2023 F1 season.

Alpine said in a statement regarding Alonso's departure: "We wish Fernando the best for his future in F1.

"Fernando has always been, and always will be, part of the Renault and Alpine family, and we're proud and privileged to have shared so many on-track moments together. We look forward to finishing the remainder of the 2022 season with Fernando in blue, and we'll keep pushing to the maximum until the final lap in November.

"The team will announce its driver line-up for the 2023 F1 season in due course."

Alpine is expected to turn to reserve driver and current F2 champion Oscar Piastri to fill the seat alongside Esteban Ocon in 2023.

We wish Fernando the best for his future in Formula 1. Fernando has always been, and always will be, part of the Renault and Alpine family and we’re proud and privileged to have shared so many on-track moments together. pic.twitter.com/hyZOVdOKHb