However, Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi makes clear that he is not angry with McLaren. But with the contract recognition board siding with Piastri and McLaren, Alpine is now looking into whether to pursue the young driver for the costs of their driver development efforts. Rossi said Alpine does not necessarily need another French driver to accompany Esteban Ocon next year. We have Fernando because he is one of the best drivers in the world,” he said. “Otmar will clarify that in conversation with Piastri, McLaren and our lawyers,” he said. We will do what is best for us and not for others.”.

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