The Alpine Formula 1 team has announced the signing of Oscar Piastre as the main driver for the 2023 season, along with Esteban Ocon. The announcement comes after current team driver Fernando Alonso signed with Aston Martin to drive for him in 2023. But shortly after the team’s announcement, Piastri, much to his surprise, tweeted announcing that he would not be an Alpine rider in 2023. 2023. Of note, Piastri is Formula 2 champion for the 2021 season and currently Albin’s reserve driver.
Reports indicate that Biasarti, whose contract with Alpine expired on the 31st of last month, wants to lead the McLaren team in 2023, and for this reason, he has stated his opposition to Albin’s announcement.
“I understand that without my consent, Alpine issued a press release announcing that I would be driving for them next year. This is a mistake and I didn’t sign with Alpine for 2023. I won’t be driving for Alpine next year. “Biastri wrote on Twitter.