The summer break in Formula 1 is rarely newsworthy, but 2022 has already become an exception to this rule.
On Monday, the Aston Martin team released a statement about the signing of a multi-year contract with Fernando Alonso, which surprised not only the fans, but also the head of Alpine, Otmar Szafnauer, who had already offered Fernando and charged a new deal. upon signing it.
On Tuesday, the Alpine press service published a message on social networks that Fernando Alonso will replace the young and talented debutant Oscar Piastri next season, but without a quote from the rider. A few hours later, Oscar himself posted a statement on social networks that the news about the contract was not agreed with him and that he would not play for Alpine in 2023.
“It is my understanding that the Alpine team issued a press release tonight without my approval that I will be riding for them next year,” wrote Oscar Piastri. – This is not true – I have not signed a contract with Alpine before 2023. I will not drive for Alpine next year.”
An Alpine spokesperson told BBC Sport of Piastri’s statement: “We believe we are legally correct in our statement, but we have nothing more to add.”
Source: F1 News
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