Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer says Daniel Ricciardo's recent history with Renault would not be a hindrance to the Aussie's potential return to Enstone in the future. Alpine's confirmation on Tuesday that reserve driver Oscar Piastri will take over Fernando Alonso's race seat with the French outfit in 2023 was followed by a remarkable rebuttal by the young Aussie. Not only did Piastri deny that he had committed to Alpine for 2023, the 21-year-old was adamant that he would not be racing with the team next year. Piastri's firm stance suggests that a move to McLaren, with whom the young gun is rumored to have signed a conditional deal, is in the works. Such a scenario, if confirmed,...
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