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‘No pressure' despite Alonso-Piastri dilemma

Apr.9 Alpine is under 'no pressure' to put reigning Formula 2 champion Oscar Piastri in a race seat for 2023. In Melbourne, 40-year-old Fernando Alonso announced that he would like to keep racing next year beyond the end of his current contract. 'Two or three more years,' said the Spaniard. 'If it's with Alpine, it will be good. If it's with another team, it will be good as well. 'I will start these discussions probably in the summer so let's see.' Teammate Esteban Ocon is under contract through 2024, so Alonso's intention to race on will not be music to the ears of 21-year-old Alpine reserve Piastri. 'It's in Alpine's hands,' said the Australian, 'but we're both very clear with each...
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