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Oscar Piastri bemoaned that Alpine “still managed to find a way to f*** me up all these years later” after both its cars impeded him during F1’s Austrian GP.
Oscar Piastri expressed frustration with Alpine for impeding him during the Austrian Grand Prix, even though he finished second after a close battle with Lando Norris. McLaren’s 1-2 finish decreased Piastri’s championship lead to just 15 points. During the race, Piastri faced challenges overtaking due to conflicts with other drivers, including being squeezed onto the grass by Franco Colapinto. Despite these obstacles, Piastri managed to pass both Alpine cars and secure his second-place finish. The incident reignited past tensions between Piastri and Alpine, dating back to a controversial announcement regarding his 2023 F1 team. Ultimately, Piastri confirmed signing with McLaren for the upcoming season, resolving the dispute over his future in Formula 1.
