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Oscar Piastri was involved in F1 seat drama in 2022, as Alpine and McLaren fought over him for the following season.
Australian driver Oscar Piastri has reflected on the intense public rejection of an Alpine F1 seat for the 2023 season, leading to his situation being reviewed by the FIA’s Contract Recognition Board (CRB).
Piastri joined Renault’s/Alpine’s junior program in 2020 following his victory in the Formula Renault Eurocup, later clinching the F3 and F2 championships consecutively.
In 2022, after winning the F2 title, Piastri found himself without a race seat and served as Alpine’s F1 reserve throughout the season.
The year proved challenging for Piastri, as he had to adapt to not racing and instead observe from the Alpine garage.
Despite the difficulties, Piastri acknowledges the insights gained during this time, particularly in understanding the various aspects of an F1 season.
Throughout it all, Piastri remained focused and committed, confident that opportunities would eventually arise in his racing career.
