In a not totally unexpected move, Oscar Piastri has denied that he has signed to partner Esteban Ocon in 2023, insisting: 'I will not be driving for Alpine next year.' Just hours after Alpine announced that it had 'promoted' Piastri, and that the Australian would be stepping into 'Fernando Alonso’s seat from next year onwards', the Australian took to social media to deny the claim. 'I understand that, without my agreement, Alpine F1 have put out a press release late this afternoon that I am driving for them next year. 'This is wrong,' he added, 'and I have not signed a contract with Alpine for 2023. I will not be driving for Alpine next year.' Indeed, the comment echoes that of Alex...
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