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Mark Webber makes Oscar Piastri prediction after Alpine fiasco

The Formula 1 ‘silly season’ went to a whole new level last year, as rookie Oscar Piastri sensationally released a statement to reject Alpine’s announcement that he would drive for the team in 2023. Unbeknown to the French team, their academy driver had already signed a contract with McLaren to replace Daniel Ricciardo for 2023, despite already having a contract with Alpine. A legal battle ended with the Contact Recognition Board deciding that Piastri was not forced to accept a race seat at Alpine by any clause in his contract with the team, freeing him up to join McLaren without any fee. All of this was settled during the summer break, meaning that the 21-year-old was able to take...
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