In what’s going to be described as an unscripted little bit of comedy, Alpine’s supposed unique driver, Oscar Piastri, has strategy out and confirmed that he might perchance well not be driving for the Formula One group subsequent year. This comes after Alpine released a assertion suggesting in any other case.
Piastri turned into announced as a replacement for Fernando Alonso, who himself shall be changing four-times Formula One champion, Sebastian Vettel at Aston Martin. Now, alternatively, it appears to be like like Alpine shall be wanting a driver.
Shedding some clarity on the incident, Piastri took to Twitter, announcing “I needless to negate, with out my settlement, Alpine F1 has put out a assertion gradual this afternoon that I am driving for them subsequent year.”
I needless to negate, with out my settlement, Alpine F1 private put out a assertion gradual this afternoon that I am driving for them subsequent year. This is infamous and I in actuality private not signed a contract with Alpine for 2023. I will also not be driving for Alpine subsequent year.
— Oscar Piastri (@OscarPiastri) August 2, 2022
This is in stark distinction to Alpine’s assertion, which learn “BWT Alpine F1 Group confirms 21-year-susceptible reserve driver Oscar Piastri as Esteban Ocon’s teammate ranging from 2023. In step with the commitments made by the group to the younger Australian, Oscar shall be promoted to streak driver and step in Fernando Alonso’s seat from subsequent year onwards.”
Making things worse, Group Predominant Otmar Szafnauer additionally chipped in with the premature affirmation, announcing, “Oscar is a intellectual and rare abilities. We are proud to private nurtured and supported him through the sophisticated pathways of the junior formulae.”
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