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FIA Rules in Favor of Piastri: McLaren Triumphs

1/3/2026

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Oscar Piastri, a Formula 1 driver, saw the 2022 Alpine contract dispute culminate in the FIA Contract Recognition Board ruling in favor of McLaren.
In 2022, Piastri, an Alpine junior, spent the season without racing after Alpine announced him as driver without his consent.
Piastri denied Alpine's claim and stated he had signed with McLaren.
He debuted in 2023 with McLaren and earned six pole positions and nine victories.

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Story summary

Oscar Piastri, a Formula 1 driver, saw the 2022 Alpine contract dispute culminate in the FIA Contract Recognition Board ruling in favor of McLaren.
In 2022, Piastri, an Alpine junior, spent the season without racing after Alpine announced him as driver without his consent.
Piastri denied Alpine's claim and stated he had signed with McLaren.
He debuted in 2023 with McLaren and earned six pole positions and nine victories.