The high-profile Oscar Piastri rift with Alpine has also forced a change of plan at Williams which is sure to have Formula 1 smartphones busy all summer long amid an intriguing Silly Season triggered by Sebastian Vettel's retirement and a slew of totally unpredictable events thereafter. While the main focus has been on Renault-owned Alpine and McLaren, who both want the 21-year-old Australian to drive for them next season, tail-enders Williams have had to reassess their next step. Alpine's original plan was to loan their reserve, and last year's Formula Two champion, to Williams for at least a year and possibly more until he returned as Fernando Alonso's replacement. The principle was the...
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