Although ultimately it was a matter for F1's Contract Recognition Board, and cost Alpine nearly £540,000 in legal fees, it also included the situation descending at times... read more »
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Today's team principals press conference with Franz Tost, Jost Capito, Otmar Szafnauer, Andreas Seidl, Frederic Vasseur and Guenther Steiner. read more »
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Otmar Szafnauer has conceded Alpine could end Oscar Piastri's contract early and allow him to leave the team on Monday. read more »
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McLaren-bound Oscar Piastri has criticised Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer for the 'bizarre and upsetting' discussion over his apparent promotion to the team. read more »
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Otmar Szafnauer is looking forward to the upcoming Zandvoort GP, as he sets the goal of a solid points finish for both of his drivers. read more »
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With another strong showing under their belt in 2022, Otmar Szafnauer was left "exceptionally pleased" with his team's efforts at the Belgian Grand Prix. read more »
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Today's press conference with Nikolas Tombazis (FIA), Christian Horner, Hywel Thomas (Mercedes), Mike Krack, Otmar Szafnauer and Andreas Seidl. read more »
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Zak Brown has hit out at the comments made by Otmar Szafnauer about Oscar Piastri as the contract dispute between Alpine and McLaren gets more personal. read more »
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In an even more unexpected development IndyCar star Colton Herta has been linked with a future at AlphaTauri.Publicly Alpine team boss Otmar Szafnauer insists that the Enstone... read more »
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Otmar Szafnauer has revealed Alpine only learned "through social media" that Oscar Piastri would not drive for the team for next season. read more »
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Alpine team boss Otmar Szafnauer says the company is confident that the FIA's Contract Recognition Board will take its side in its dispute with Oscar Piastri. Alpine... read more »
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Ahead of the Contract Recognition Board's decision on Oscar Piastri's contract with Alpine, team boss, Otmar Szafnauer has said the Australian lacks integrity. read more »
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Otmar Szafnauer had hoped Oscar Piastri would honour the contract he signed last November with Alpine rather than walk away to join McLaren in 2023. read more »
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Alpine boss Otmar Szafnauer has accused Oscar Piastri of lacking integrity over the way his F1 contract saga has been handled. read more »
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Alpine F1 boss Otmar Szafnauer wishes Oscar Piastri had "more integrity" after the Australian driver rejected a full-time drive with the team for 2023. Following... read more »
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Alpine boss Otmar Szafnauer has accused Oscar Piastri of lacking integrity and said he's gone back on his word by trying to race for McLaren. read more »
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Oscar Piastri has been accused of lacking integrity by Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer as a decision on his future looms large. read more »
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Alpine Team Principal Otmar Szafnauer said that Fernando Alonso's surprise exit and the attention surrounding the free seat in 2023 will not cause them to stray from their... read more »
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Otmar Szafnauer has no doubts that Fernando Alonso will give it his all during his final nine races with Alpine in 2022 ahead of his move to Aston Martin. read more »
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Alpine boss, Otmar Szafnauer admits that Fernando Alonso and Mark Webber may have colluded in creating the saga that has dominated the summer break. read more »
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Otmar Szafnauer says Oscar Piastri's contract dispute is likely to go to London's High Court if the Australian does not honour the contract he has with Alpine in 2023. read more »
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Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer has conceded he "wouldn't be surprised" if the team's current driver debacle has been caused by the sharing of... read more »
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Alpine team boss Otmar Szafnauer admits he wouldn't be surprised to learn that there is a secret ploy against the Alpine Formula 1 squad. On the first day of summer break,... read more »
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Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer has hinted the team could take its case against Oscar Piastri to London's High Court if the Australian does not partner Esteban Ocon... read more »
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According to Otmar Szafnauer, Alpine's F1 team principal and the former Honda F1 director of strategy and business planning, there was a two-week window where Vettel was... read more »
Japanese Grand Prix
29th of March 2026
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
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| 1 | George Russell | 51 |
| 2 | Kimi Antonelli | 47 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | 34 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | 33 |
| 5 | Oliver Bearman | 17 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 15 |
| 7 | Pierre Gasly | 9 |
| 8 | Max Verstappen | 8 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 8 |
| 10 | Arvid Lindblad | 4 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 98 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 67 |
| 3 | McLaren | 18 |
| 4 | Haas F1 Team | 17 |
| 5 | Red Bull Racing | 12 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 12 |
| 7 | Alpine | 10 |
| 8 | Audi | 2 |
| 9 | Williams | 2 |
| 10 | Cadillac | 0 |