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Exclusive: How Alpine plan to turn a 'rich man's problem' into F1 title glory

Interview To news overview © XPB Images Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi admits that the team have a "rich man's problem" on their hands in terms of managing the three drivers in their roster. Since the 2021 season, the French squad's line-up has consisted of two-time World Champion Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon, who claimed his debut victory in the sport at last year's Hungarian Grand Prix. However, Alpine also have F2 champion Oscar Piastri waiting in the wings as their reserve driver. But with Ocon contracted to the team until 2024 – and Alonso making noises to suggest that he wants to remain in the sport beyond 2022 – the chances of Piastri moving up to a race seat any time...
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