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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F1's Contract Recognition Board announced on Friday that Piastri's only valid contract for 2023 was with McLaren, putting an end to the dispute with Alpine which... 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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After the news of his move to Aston Martin broke, Szafnauer told the media that Alonso was on holiday in Greece.However, Alonso subsequently appeared to troll his team boss by... 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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In the wake of Aston Martin announcing it had signed Fernando Alonso for 2023 earlier this month, Alpine issued a statement saying reserve driver Piastri would step up to a... 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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Reigning F2 champion Piastri finds himself at the centre of a dispute over his future. Alpine claims it has a contract in place for him to race in F1 next year, but Piastri has... 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 is in dispute with its protege and reserve driver, and the matter will go to the Contract Recognition Board next week.Alpine was originally planning to place Piastri at... 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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Alonso's switch was announced on the Monday after the Hungarian GP while Alpine still believed it was in negotiations to extend his contract.Szafnauer first learned about... 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 »
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 |