DARK SECRETS: 7 - The Real Truth

Alonso’s age a factor in why Alpine would not commit to long-term F1 deal

Alpine says that uncertainty about the impact of age on Fernando Alonso’s performances in Formula 1 was why it didn’t want to offer him a guaranteed long-term contract.

Motorsport · Aug 4, 2022

Daniel Ricciardo free to make shock Alpine return from McLaren amid Oscar Piastri drama

Should Alpine's fight to keep Piastri turn out unsuccessful and they lose the young Australian to rivals McLaren, the French outfit is open to welcoming struggling racer Ricciardo back to the team

Daily Mirror · Aug 3, 2022

F1 team principals: Who are they and what do they do?

Red Bull announced on Wednesday (9 July) that team boss Christian Horner had been relieved of his duties after 20 years at the helm of the reigning constructors’ champions. As Laurent Mekies prepares to fill Horner’s shoes, here is a roundup of who leads each team on the F1 grid…

Autosport · Aug 3, 2022

Alpine want Oscar Piastri to replace Fernando Alonso but Mark Webber 'has McLaren plan'

Former Red Bull star Webber is a commercial manager and mentor to F2 champion Piastri, who has a contract with Alpine but is said to be exploring other options for 2023

Daily Mirror · Aug 2, 2022

Alpine announces Piastri for F1 2023, but doubts remain

Alpine says it has signed Oscar Piastri to replace Fernando Alonso at its Formula 1 team next year.

Motorsport · Aug 2, 2022

Piastri to make F1 debut with Alpine in 2023 replacing Alonso

Alpine has signed Oscar Piastri to replace Fernando Alonso at its Formula 1 team next year.

Autosport · Aug 2, 2022

Alpine only learned Alonso had joined Aston Martin F1 in press release

Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer has revealed that he only found out that Fernando Alonso had signed to join Formula 1 rival Aston Martin when he read the official press release.

Autosport · Aug 2, 2022

Alonso Announces He Will Join Aston Martin’s F1 Team in 2023

The Alpine driver will replace Sebastian Vettel, who announced he will retire from Formula One after the 2022 season.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 1, 2022

How Aston Martin pulled off its shock Alonso F1 deal

Fernando Alonso has delivered a few shocks in his Formula 1 career, but Monday morning’s announcement of his move to Aston Martin is up there among the biggest.

Autosport · Aug 1, 2022

Alonso urges Alpine not to wait long on 2023 F1 car switch

Fernando Alonso has urged Alpine not to wait too long before throwing all its resources towards its 2023 Formula 1 car.

Autosport · Jul 19, 2022