Fresh evidence detailing the timeline of McLaren’s dealings with Oscar Piastri in 2022 has emerged as court proceedings against Alex Palou continue.

PlanetF1.com has obtained documents detailing the Contract Recognition Board findings in the battle for Piastri’s services between Alpine and McLaren that offer insight into the timing of the Australian’s signing – pertinent information given the team’s legal proceedings against Palou.

Oscar Piastri contract dispute offers insight into Alex Palou case

Piastri joined McLaren from Alpine for the F1 2023 season after a year on the sidelines, having won successive titles in Formula Renault, Formula 3, and Formula 2.

The first of those earned him a place in the Renault Academy, where he remained until 2022 when he found himself uncontracted ami

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