Circus in Formula 1: the racing team announces a new driver, but he counters coldly – ​​"That's wrong"

Created: 08/03/2022 07:36

By: Alexander Kaindl

Huge chaos in Formula 1: Alonso becomes Vettel's successor at Aston Martin.

But who will replace the Spaniard at Alpine?

Apparently, Oscar Piastri won't.

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Alpine racing team recently announced that Oscar Piastri will be Fernando Alonso's successor.

The two-time world champion replaces Sebastian Vettel at Aston Martin.

But now the role backwards - Piastri will not drive for Alpine next year!

Contrary to the team's announcement, the 21-year-old talent does not want to climb into the cockpit for the French.

“I have not signed a contract with Alpine for 2023.

I won't be driving for Alpine next year," the Australian wrote on Twitter on Tuesday evening.

Shortly before, the team had announced that the 21-year-old would be promoted from reserve driver to regular driver next season.

Oscar Piastri is waiting for his chance in Formula 1 - but apparently he doesn't want to go to Alpine.

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Oscar Piastri: Fernando Alonso's successor at Alpine?

"This is wrong"

Incredible circus in the premier class!

Alpine had announced that Piastri would then start alongside Frenchman Esteban Ocon.

But the young driver remained ice cold in his statement: "That's wrong," countered Piastri.

The message had not been agreed with him, he assured.

Piastri is said to be in talks with McLaren instead and could replace his compatriot Daniel Ricciardo (33) there.

Alpine was apparently surprised by the news on Monday that Spaniard Alonso was moving to rival Aston Martin for the new season.

There the 41-year-old replaces the German Sebastian Vettel (35), who wants to end his Formula 1 career after this season.

Alpine had actually wanted to extend the expiring contract with Alonso, reservist Piastri was supposed to do an apprenticeship with Williams.

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The Australian is considered a promising talent.

Two years ago he won the title in the junior class Formula 3, in the previous season he was Formula 2 champion.

Earlier this season, he had been hired as Alpine's reserve rider.

Either way: the way to the premier class seems to have been paved for Piastri for a long time.

Apparently he doesn't seem too keen on starting his career in an Alpine.