He made a mistake due to distraction from Perez in front of him.The Prodigy wrote: ↑03 Sep 2022, 15:56Traffic was a problem but he also made a mistake. But Alonso was definitely much faster then Ocon and he should be top ten.
Perez forced Alonso to the inside and then his line into that corner wasn't what he wanted. He ended up with oversteer in the corner. I think Alonso would have preffered the outside line.The Prodigy wrote: ↑03 Sep 2022, 15:56Traffic was a problem but he also made a mistake. But Alonso was definitely much faster then Ocon and he should be top ten.
After rewatching the lap I would say you are probably right with that analysis.diffuser wrote: ↑03 Sep 2022, 16:18Perez forced Alonso to the inside and then his line into that corner wasn't what he wanted. He ended up with oversteer in the corner. I think Alonso would have preffered the outside line.The Prodigy wrote: ↑03 Sep 2022, 15:56Traffic was a problem but he also made a mistake. But Alonso was definitely much faster then Ocon and he should be top ten.
After all the threats of legal action from Otmar… Piastri should start legal proceedings against Otmar / Alpine for Libel, defamation and character assassination!RedNEO wrote: ↑03 Sep 2022, 09:55EXCLUSIVE: Piastri on joining McLaren, leaving Alpine and making his F1 debut
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/arti ... KkVy7.html
“The CRB ruling has confirmed I didn’t have a contract for the 2023 season [with Alpine],” he said. “I was free to choose my destiny – and I felt McLaren was a great opportunity. They were very straightforward and very keen and enthusiastic to have me. To be completely honest, there was a lack of clarity around my future at the team at Alpine.
“They publicly stated they wished to continue with Fernando for at least one or two more years. I respect that. But after spending the year out, my hopes were firmly set on an Alpine seat and the lack of clarity and, similarly to Fernando, a bit of a strange feeling in negotiations, it didn’t feel like it was the right decision for me [to stay around].
“The lack of clarity around my future, and ultimately a breakdown in trust, I felt the very attractive offer of McLaren and the positive dealings with them thus far were all reasons why I felt McLaren was where I was best off for the future.”Piastri on… the simulator story and that tweet
Alpine were surprised when Alonso told them he was leaving for Aston Martin in 2023, but moved swiftly to announce Piastri would drive for them. However, the press release intriguingly didn’t feature a quote from Piastri...
It has since emerged that prior to that announcement, Piastri and his management team had told Alpine on two previous occasions that he would not be driving for them next year, which is why Piastri was so disappointed with the way it was handled.
“My decision was made well in advance [of Alonso’s departure], which made Alpine’s announcement probably even more confusing and upsetting because we had told the team that I wasn’t going to continue,” he said. “It was quite upsetting as the announcement was false and it also denied me the opportunity to properly say goodbye to everyone at Enstone.
“I had been with team for a bit over two and a half years now, and for the rest of the team to find out I was leaving in that manner was very upsetting. I still haven’t had the opportunity to say goodbye and it’s something I want to do to show my gratitude to all the men and women at Enstone.”
Sfaznauer has previously said he went to speak to Piastri while he was in the simulator to tell him the announcement was being made. He said Piastri “smiled and was thankful”.After this it’s clear who has no integrity.. Rossi and Otmar!When asked to recall his memory of the meeting, Piastri said: “That was a bizarre and frankly upsetting episode. It was done publicly in front of some members of the team who were oblivious to the situation and I didn’t want to cause a scene in front of them. Once we were in private, I told Otmar what our position was and what he had been told multiple times before that. It was very surprising to me to make that announcement.”
Soon after the release went out, Piastri responded on Twitter. "I understand that, without my agreement, Alpine F1 have put out a press release late this afternoon that I am driving for them next year. This is wrong and I have not signed a contract with Alpine for 2023. I will not be driving for Alpine next year."
It was an unequivocal statement of his position.
Piastri explained he felt he had to respond because the release “was false”.
He added: “It was the biggest moment of my career and probably my life up to now. To have that falsely announced was something my management and I felt we had to correct and there was also potential legal implications if we didn’t deny the announcement. It was not intended to be pointed or in any way anything more than factual. The last line was quite a strong one, but with the CRB ruling, it shows it was purely a fact.”
Maybe they can go for a one stop strategy. But it’s gonna be very tough the last 10 laps.
For the record, Alonso said that Otmar wasn't involved in his negotiations for a new contract. Rossi and others were.
Alonso put the pidgeons to bed today! What a drive by our two time champion!
Benefit to screwing up in Q2 is you have have an extra set of brand new softs. Alonso had that edge on Norris in the last stint. Alonso's car was better balance to the track, he was getting far less wear per lap than Norris.Bisonas wrote: ↑05 Sep 2022, 11:01The last stint on Softs wasn't easy for Alonso considering the fact he locked and probably slightly flat spotted the front right early on the stint, when the yellows turned to full safety car before turn1. He did a 25 lap stint on those Softs, managing to keep Norris behind who stopped to take used, but much fresher Softs giving track position to Alonso. Alonso didn't stop and had 7 laps older softs, compared to Norris and ocon behind him.
The DRS of Perez in the last laps helped, defending the final push from Norris but overall it was a Great Drive from Alonso. A job well done.
