[Artemis]

With Alonso's seat up for grabs at Alpine, Oscar Piastri can at last enter Formula 1 in 2023.

Calibre: Leclerc, Russell, Sainz and Verstappen.



Dedicated training in 2022 by Alpine (English from 01:45 onwards):

[NYG]

Artemis did you see all the whacky stuff about this?

Apparently, Alpine only found out that Alonso signed with Aston yesterday and they basically gave permission for McLaren to take Piastri (they assumed Fernando was staying at least another year). Now it seems like there's an agreement between Piastri and McLaren but Alpine is going to fight it or end up with Danny Ric.

[MontyB1]

I've seen that Piastri is in contract and absolutely can't got to McLaren as his contract doesn't allow it. Something fishy going on, as long as he gets a drive it should be good he looks a real talent.

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by NYG

Artemis did you see all the whacky stuff about this?

Apparently, Alpine only found out that Alonso signed with Aston yesterday and they basically gave permission for McLaren to take Piastri (they assumed Fernando was staying at least another year). Now it seems like there's an agreement between Piastri and McLaren but Alpine is going to fight it or end up with Danny Ric.

Yeah, and the root cause: the mistake by Alpine in the past to sign Ocon for a way too flattering long-term deal, locking out Piastri for 2022 and possibly even also 2023. OK, F1 seats are limited and beggars can't be choosers. But the prospect for Piastri to be sent to Williams wasn't quite attractive (remember how the Williams car frustrated Russell's high capabilities in the past). IMHO if Hamilton would have decided to retire by the end of this year, I bet that Toto Wolff would have courted Piastri to join Mercedes for 2023 (no matter how hard Nyck de Vries would have tried to get that Merc seat).

If Alpine loses Piastri to McLaren, they should kick themselves for their major mistake of messing with a super talent. Not saying that "Ocon - Piastri" is like "Kyvat - Verstappen", but Alpine should not have wasted the 2022 season for Piastri. If this guy gets a good F1 car, he's capable of spicing F1 with nice battles with the very best.

"Alpine and McLaren in reported dispute over Piastri"
https://www.planetf1.com/news/alpine...astri-dispute/

"Alpine: Piastri can’t leave us for McLaren F1 seat in wake of shock Alonso exit"
https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/al...7648/10347648/

"Alpine want Oscar Piastri to replace Fernando Alonso but Mark Webber 'has McLaren plan'"
https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/formu...nauer-27641016

[NYG]

Piastri confirmed to Alpine

EDIT: LMAOOO NEVER MIND. ALPINE PLAYED THEMSELVES.

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by NYG

Piastri confirmed to Alpine

Affirmative. Mark Webber (Piastri's manager) must have answered the phone.

https://mobile.twitter.com/AlpineF1T...00248432680960

[M5Rick]

Piastri saying he won't drive for Alpine in '23 now.

[NYG]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Piastri saying he won't drive for Alpine in '23 now.

Link? I'm going to laugh so hard if this is happening.

[3798j]

[NYG]

Originally Posted by 3798j

Attachment 2946825

Thanks for this 3798j




At least Ferrari has company being the laughing stock of F1 right now.

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

Piastri saying he won't drive for Alpine in '23 now.

Originally Posted by 3798j

Attachment 2946825

OMG... plot twist.

https://mobile.twitter.com/OscarPias...27452231262210

"Oscar Piastri insists ‘I will not be driving for Alpine next year’ after team announce him as Alonso’s replacement"
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...zmphZKSsB.html

[NYG]

I'm reading that Piastri's contract may have had a clause for this which expired July 31st which makes this extra hilarious because Alonso is a mastermind.

[MontyB1]

Wow this is a bit of a plot twist isn’t it. Time to crack open the popcorn.

Either way can Piastri go back to Alpine after this to drive for them, hardly the best way to sign with a team.

So how do we think this will end as the reports are McLaren don’t have get out clauses with Ricciado they appear to be on his side not the teams. Will be funny if McLaren announced him though.

[Artemis]

Looks like Piastri is doing now what Senna did at the dawn of his F1 career (1983): calling the shots.

See 01:58 - 03:29:

[Bubbles]

Alpine had a problem. 3 drivers (a 2x WDC, highly rated rookie and midfielder) for 2 seats.

Today, midfielder driver remains in the Alpine stable for 2 seats.

Cyril looks like a genius now.

[Germanauto]

This is so entertaining.

Possibly some legendary trolling by Alonso.

[Autobacs]

Well on one hand I can understand why Alpine only offered ALO and one plus one contract, as much as I think ALO is absolutely fantastic for F1 in general BUT, yes, the Ocon contract that is too long is the culprit for Alpine's situation right now, not to mention Ocon being a clear Douche bag against ALO where being a Team player only works for him if it is in his favor. Defending like a pussy cat against others but like a Lion against ALO and some indications that Alpine is favoring Ocon. Can't help to think that ALO is smirking with this situation.

[3798j]

While most here don't follow Indycar, I think you'll find this parallel interesting.
The same exact thing just happened in Indycar. Last year's champion, Alex Palou, signs with McLaren while his present team, Chip Ganassi Racing, makes the announcement that he's coming back with them...only to have him deny it.

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by 3798j

while most here don't follow indycar, i think you'll find this parallel interesting.
The same exact thing just happened in indycar. Last year's champion, alex palou, signs with mclaren while his present team, chip ganassi racing, makes the announcement that he's coming back with them...only to have him deny it.

Originally Posted by Germanauto

This is so entertaining.

Possibly some legendary trolling by Alonso.

Originally Posted by autobacs

can't help to think that alo is smirking with this situation.

[Artemis]

Savage.

https://mobile.twitter.com/alex_albo...29547006111749

[Artemis]

"ANALYSIS: What's going on with Alpine and Oscar Piastri – and what happens next?"
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...5TcoeU5hG.html

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

I love silly season