Oscar Piastri denies he will replace Fernando Alonso at Alpine next season

Oscar Piastri has insisted he will not drive for Formula 1 team Alpine next season (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Oscar Piastri has insisted he will not be driving for Formula 1 team Alpine next season hours after his appointment as Fernando Alonso’s replacement had been announced.

Alpine issued a press release on Tuesday afternoon in which it said the 21-year-old Australian had been promoted from reserve driver to partner Esteban Ocon during the 2023 season, prompting a swift response.