A 10-minute conversation enough to decide Alpine F1 future

The 2005 and 2006 F1 champion’s current two-year deal runs out at the end of this season, and Alonso looks set to extend his stay in grand prix racing for what could be his final contract – two decades on from his debut in 2001.

However, no final decision has been taken as Alpine also has to weigh up what is best to do with its highly rated reserve driver Oscar Piastri.

While 2021 Formula 2 champion Piastri has been most closely linked with a loan deal at Williams,…