The summer break is for most a time to relax and digest the first half of the season; however, for the Alpine F1 Team that certainly isn’t the case. It’s turning into the worst summer break that the French team could’ve hoped for, with a trip to the High Court looking all but certain. The
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Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer has conceded that Fernando Alonso’s signing for Aston Martin is the first time he has had to deal with such a bizarre turn of events in his career. Alonso came into the current season out of contract at the end of the year and, despite turning 41 in July, he
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Prior to the Hungarian Grand Prix, Sebastian Vettel announced his shock retirement from Formula 1, with the German driver set to walk away from the paddock at the end of the season. Whilst his time at the Aston Martin F1 Team has been underwhelming, Vettel will go down as one of the sport’s most historic drivers.
MoreIt is far from a relaxing summer break for the Alpine F1 Team and Oscar Piastri, after the pair’s contract fiasco looks set to go to court. Following Fernando Alonso’s announcement that he’d be leaving Alpine at the end of 2022 to replace Sebastian Vettel at the Aston Martin F1 Team, Alpine shortly after released
MoreAlpine team principal, Otmar Szafnauer, has questioned Oscar Piastri’s “integrity” amid the Australian’s rebellion against the team. Piastri is currently serving as test and reserve driver to Alpine having won the Formula 2 championship in 2021 as part of their junior programme. The French side have been endeavouring to find him a loan deal for
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The Alpine F1 Team have faced a turbulent start to the summer break, with the French side in desperate need of a new driver for 2023. Following Sebastian Vettel’s retirement announcement prior to the Hungarian Grand Prix, it was predicted that Mick Schumacher would replace him. However, this turned out very quickly to not be
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Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer has revealed that he had reached an agreement with Fernando Alonso, before the Spaniard decided to take Aston Martin up on their offer. Alonso had been negotiating a new contract that would see him remain at the French side beyond the end of this season, but Alpine were only willing
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Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer has criticised Fernando Alonso’s handling of his departure, and affirmed that the Spaniard’s demands were simply too great. Sebastian Vettel announced his retirement from F1 at the end of the current season ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix, leading to speculation as to who might replace him at Aston Martin.
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Alpine F1 Team boss Otmar Szafnauer is full of hope that his side can beat the Aston Martin F1 Team next season, as the Enstone-based side prepare for life without Fernando Alonso. Alonso’s switch to Aston Martin for 2023 shocked many throughout the paddock, with the Spaniard predicted to remain at Alpine for another season.
MoreFernando Alonso has caused complete chaos throughout the Formula 1 paddock, after announcing on Monday that he’ll be replacing the retiring Sebastian Vettel at the Aston Martin F1 Team. Whilst Alonso had been linked with the British team in the past, he wasn’t expected to be Vettel’s replacement, with the bookies’ favourite being Mick Schumacher. However, Alonso’s shock
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