
Oscar Piastri replaces Fernando Alonso at Alpine for 2023 Formula 1 season
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Oscar Piastri has been confirmed as Fernando Alonso’s replacement at Alpine after the two-time world champion joined Aston Martin on Monday. But I do know he does have contractual obligations to us and we do to him.” open image in gallery Oscar Piastri has been confirmed as Fernando Alonso ’s replacement at Alpine for 2023 Piastri has nine-time Grand Prix winner and fellow Aussie Mark Webber as his manager and the former Red Bull driver had previously stated his protege must be on the F1 grid by next year. Together, we believe the duo will give us the continuity we need to achieve our long-term goal of challenging for wins and championships.” The full statement read: ““As part of his formative F1 journey, Oscar was first promoted to BWT Alpine F1 Team Reserve Driver at the start of the 2022 season and has since been undergoing, under the Team’s guidance and its full financial support, an intensive and comprehensive training programme of private tests in the race-winning A521, the 2021 Alpine F1 car, race support and simulator sessions to prepare him for the next big step into F1. “Alpine now looks forward to seeing the next stage in his F1 career alongside Esteban Ocon.” open image in gallery Fernando Alonso has decided to join Aston Martin Piastri has enjoyed a string of triumphs in his early stages of his career, winning the 2019 Formula Renault Eurocup and the 2020 Formula 3 Championship as well as last year’s F2 triumph in his rookie season.
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Oscar Piastri signs new F1 contract with McLaren
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Oscar Piastri hires new performance coach as McLaren extend contract of important director
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Esteban Ocon axed as Alpine confirm replacement driver for final F1 race of season in Abu Dhabi
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F1: Alpine discussing Doohan debut in place of Ocon at finale
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Esteban Ocon axed by Alpine for final race of 2024 F1 season in Abu Dhabi
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Can Oscar Piastri transcend the rear-gunner role and upend McLaren’s hierarchy?
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Jack Doohan will be Australia's next Formula 1 driver with Alpine in season 2025
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Alpine confirm major change in F1 as Brit named new team principal
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F1 driver Esteban Ocon to join American Haas team from next season
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Pierre Gasly signs long-term Alpine F1 contract extension
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Flavio Briatore makes official F1 return as Alpine executive advisor
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Carlos Sainz and five other contenders to replace Esteban Ocon at Alpine in 2025
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Esteban Ocon to leave Alpine at the end of the season
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Esteban Ocon to leave Alpine F1 team at the end of the season
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Alpine to part ways with Esteban Ocon at end of 2024 season
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F1: I’m here to stay, says Fernando Alonso after signing new deal with Aston Martin
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Fernando Alonso signs new Aston Martin F1 contract
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Fernando Alonso reveals when he will decide his F1 future amid Mercedes links
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Oscar Piastri reflects on rookie F1 season with McLaren
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Oscar Piastri | The baby-faced disruptor turning heads in his rookie F1 season
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McLaren gives F1 rookie Oscar Piastri multi-year contract extension
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McLaren Extend Australian Rookie Oscar Piastri's F1 Contract Till 2026
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Oscar Piastri pens new long-term deal with McLaren until 2026... as the Aussie driver outlines his desire to be 'fighting it out at the front of the grid'
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Rising F1 star Oscar Piastri makes decision on McLaren future
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F1: Oscar Piastri extends Mclaren contract to 2026
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F1: Fernando Alonso makes Lewis Hamilton claim: ‘I’d stay with him until he’s 80 years old’
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Oscar Piastri almost stuns Max Verstappen after sensational Sprint Shootout lap as Formula One newbie confirms he is the real deal
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F1 team Alpine parts ways with team prinicipal Otmar Szafnauer
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Home cooking and ‘Call of Duty’: Rookie Oscar Piastri rises as F1’s everyman
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Monaco Grand Prix: Changes are coming at Alpine, says principal Szafnauer
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Formula One: Alpine F1 boss warns of ‘consequences’ of failure
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F1’s Oscar Piastri offers Australia a new kind of homegrown hero
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F1: Zak Brown believes Daniel Ricciardo could return to McLaren but praises ‘sensational’ Oscar Piastri
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F1: Piastri has no fear of repeating Ricciardo’s struggles
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Mick Schumacher to double up as McLaren F1 reserve
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F1: Alpine and McLaren Agree a Settlement on Oscar Piastri
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Oscar Piastri will earn $30million LESS than teammate Lando Norris in his first season in Formula 1
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F1: Soap opera off-track overshadows start to Dutch GP weekend as Oscar Piastri saga concludes
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Oscar Piastri signed for McLaren NINE DAYS before Daniel Ricciardo's defiant social media post
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F1: Oscar Piastri replaces Daniel Ricciardo at McLaren after dramatically rejecting F1 seat at Alpine
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F1 ruling clears way for Piastri to drive for McLaren in ’23
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F1: Esteban Ocon says Mick Schumacher would be his pick to replace Fernando Alonso at Alpine next year
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F1: Alpine's Esteban Ocon Wants Mick Schumacher as New Team-mate
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Formula 3 Driver Juan Manuel Correa Provides Insider Information on Oscar Piastri Contract Battle
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Formula 1: Alpine chief Otmar Szafnauer accuses Oscar Piastri of lacking 'integrity' following contract row
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Alpine F1 Chief Otmar Szafnauer Accuses Oscar Piastri Of Lacking Integrity in Contract
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Daniel Ricciardo to leave McLaren after contract is terminated early
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