Piastri denied reports of signing a contract with Alpin

MOSCOW, Aug 2 Australian pilot Oscar Piastri denied the official message about the signing of the contract with Formula 1 team Alpin. Previously, Alpin announced on its Twitter page that Piastri will become Esteban Ocon's partner in the 2023 season. On Monday, the two-time world champion Spaniard Fernando Alonso announced his departure from Alpin to Aston Martin. «Apparently, the Alpin team issued a press release today without my consent that I will play for them next year. This not true. I didn't sign with Alpin for 2023. I won't be driving for the team next year,» Piastri tweeted. Piastri, 21, is last season's Formula 2 champion with Prema Racing . This season he is a reserve driver for Alpin.