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Perth Now
an hour ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Curses, foiled again, but Piastri sees the funny side
McLaren's Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri says cursing at former employers Alpine over the radio at last weekend's Austrian Grand Prix was just a humorous way of expressing his frustration. The Australian made a comment after having to go off-track to avoid Renault-owned Alpine's Argentine driver Franco Colapinto. "Alpine still managed to find a way to (expletive) me over all these years later, huh," he told race engineer Tom Stallard in an exchange not broadcast on television at the time. Piastri said at a McLaren fan event in London's Trafalgar Square on Wednesday that his swearing had just been spur of the moment. "It was just kind of a frustrating coincidence. My qualifying got hampered by an Alpine. I got impeded in the race by both the Alpines, so it was kind of just a build-up of a few things," he said. "And it was more out of frustration. "I still have a lot of friends at Alpine, a lot of people that I respect a lot. "It was just kind of an ironic coincidence that the things that hampered me a bit in the weekend were all with Alpine. But, yeah, more just me trying to express my humour and frustration in the race." Piastri joined McLaren after being named by Alpine as their driver for 2023, only for the Australian to very publicly reject the seat with a statement that has become part of Formula One lore. Then Alpine team boss Otmar Szafnauer questioned the driver's integrity and threatened legal action, but McLaren won easily when the matter went to the contract recognition board. Alpine are last in the championship and still going through turmoil, while McLaren won the constructors' title last year and are runaway favourites again.
The Star
2 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Star
Motor racing-Just frustration: Piastri explains radio cursing at Alpine
Formula One F1 - Austrian Grand Prix - Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria - June 29, 2025 McLaren's Oscar Piastri after finishing in second place in the Austrian Grand Prix REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki LONDON (Reuters) -McLaren's Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri said cursing at former employers Alpine over the radio at last weekend's Austrian Grand Prix was just a humorous way of expressing his frustration. The Australian made a comment after having to go off track to avoid Renault-owned Alpine's Argentine driver Franco Colapinto. "Alpine still managed to find a way to (expletive) me over all these years later, huh?," he told race engineer Tom Stallard in an exchange not broadcast on television at the time. Piastri told Reuters at a McLaren fan event in London's Trafalgar Square on Wednesday that his swearing had just been spur of the moment. "It was just kind of a frustrating coincidence. My qualifying got hampered by an Alpine. I got impeded in the race by both the Alpines. So, it was kind of just a build-up of a few things," he said. "And it was more out of frustration. "I still have a lot of friends at Alpine. A lot of people that I respect a lot. "It was just kind of an ironic coincidence that the things that hampered me a bit in the weekend were all with Alpine. But, yeah -- more just me trying to express my humour and frustration in the race." Piastri joined McLaren after being named by Alpine as their driver for 2023, only for the Australian to very publicly reject the seat with a statement that has become part of Formula One lore. Then Alpine team boss Otmar Szafnauer questioned the driver's integrity, and threatened legal action, but McLaren won easily when the matter went to the contract recognition board. Alpine are now last in the championship, and are still going through turmoil, while McLaren won the constructors' title last year and are runaway favourites again. (Reporting by Alan Baldwin, editing by Clare Fallon)
Straits Times
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Just frustration: Piastri explains radio cursing at Alpine
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Formula One F1 - Austrian Grand Prix - Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria - June 29, 2025 McLaren's Oscar Piastri after finishing in second place in the Austrian Grand Prix REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki LONDON - McLaren's Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri said cursing at former employers Alpine over the radio at last weekend's Austrian Grand Prix was just a humorous way of expressing his frustration. The Australian made a comment after having to go off track to avoid Renault-owned Alpine's Argentine driver Franco Colapinto. "Alpine still managed to find a way to (expletive) me over all these years later, huh?," he told race engineer Tom Stallard in an exchange not broadcast on television at the time. Piastri told Reuters at a McLaren fan event in London's Trafalgar Square on Wednesday that his swearing had just been spur of the moment. "It was just kind of a frustrating coincidence. My qualifying got hampered by an Alpine. I got impeded in the race by both the Alpines. So, it was kind of just a build-up of a few things," he said. "And it was more out of frustration. "I still have a lot of friends at Alpine. A lot of people that I respect a lot. "It was just kind of an ironic coincidence that the things that hampered me a bit in the weekend were all with Alpine. But, yeah -- more just me trying to express my humour and frustration in the race." Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Singapore and Cambodia to expand collaboration in renewable energy, carbon markets and agri-trade World Trump announces Vietnam trade deal with 20% import tariff Singapore From camping to mentorship, Singapore Scouts mark 115th anniversary of the youth movement Singapore Ong Beng Seng's court hearing rescheduled one day before he was expected to plead guilty World Sean 'Diddy' Combs convicted on prostitution counts but cleared of more serious charges Singapore Teen, 17, to be charged with allegedly trespassing on MRT tracks Singapore Granddaughter of Hin Leong founder O.K. Lim fails to keep 3 insurance policies from creditors' reach Singapore Man on trial for raping drunken woman after offering to drive her and her friend home Piastri joined McLaren after being named by Alpine as their driver for 2023, only for the Australian to very publicly reject the seat with a statement that has become part of Formula One lore. Then Alpine team boss Otmar Szafnauer questioned the driver's integrity, and threatened legal action, but McLaren won easily when the matter went to the contract recognition board. Alpine are now last in the championship, and are still going through turmoil, while McLaren won the constructors' title last year and are runaway favourites again. REUTERS
Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Motor racing-Just frustration: Piastri explains radio cursing at Alpine
By Alan Baldwin Motor racing-Just frustration: Piastri explains radio cursing at Alpine LONDON -McLaren's Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri said cursing at former employers Alpine over the radio at last weekend's Austrian Grand Prix was just a humorous way of expressing his frustration. The Australian made a comment after having to go off track to avoid Renault-owned Alpine's Argentine driver Franco Colapinto. "Alpine still managed to find a way to me over all these years later, huh?," he told race engineer Tom Stallard in an exchange not broadcast on television at the time. Piastri told Reuters at a McLaren fan event in London's Trafalgar Square on Wednesday that his swearing had just been spur of the moment. "It was just kind of a frustrating coincidence. My qualifying got hampered by an Alpine. I got impeded in the race by both the Alpines. So, it was kind of just a build-up of a few things," he said. "And it was more out of frustration. "I still have a lot of friends at Alpine. A lot of people that I respect a lot. "It was just kind of an ironic coincidence that the things that hampered me a bit in the weekend were all with Alpine. But, yeah more just me trying to express my humour and frustration in the race." Piastri joined McLaren after being named by Alpine as their driver for 2023, only for the Australian to very publicly reject the seat with a statement that has become part of Formula One lore. Then Alpine team boss Otmar Szafnauer questioned the driver's integrity, and threatened legal action, but McLaren won easily when the matter went to the contract recognition board. Alpine are now last in the championship, and are still going through turmoil, while McLaren won the constructors' title last year and are runaway favourites again. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
The Advertiser
16-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Global Renault boss quits for role at Gucci
Renault Group CEO Luca De Meo, who has been credited with putting the French automaker back on its feet, has quit after five years in the top job, with a successor yet to be announced. The automaker confirmed the news in an official statement after news reports from French news outlet Le Figaro leaked the Italian's departure from the company. "Luca de Meo has announced his decision to step down and pursue new challenges outside the automotive sector," the company said in a statement. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "The Board of Directors … expressed their gratitude to Luca de Meo for the turnaround and transformation of Renault Group and accepted that his departure would be effective from July 15, 2025. Luca de Meo will continue to perform his duties until that date." According to Le Figaro, Mr De Meo – who has worked in the automotive industry for decades in roles at both Fiat and the Volkswagen Group – will become the CEO of luxury brand Kering, owner of Gucci. The move follows recent leadership changes at other automakers including Renault-owned Nissan, Volvo and Stellantis, which owns several brands including Renault rivals Citroen – which is no longer sold in Australia – and Peugeot. The 58-year-old Italian became Renault Group CEO in 2020, overseeing the Dacia and Alpine sub-brands as well as the broader alliance with Japanese automakers Nissan and Mitsubishi. Dacia vehicles – which are cheaper than equivalent Renaults – are set to be offered in Australia by local Renault importer Ateco Automotive, although they will be badged as Renaults. Meanwhile, Alpine will make a comeback to Australia after a brief absence with the Alpine A390 electric SUV in 2026. Mr De Meo brought stability to Renault leadership after replacing Thierry Bollore, who was in the role only 12 months before being dismissed for reasons that weren't made public. Mr Bollore had been outspoken about his predecessor Carlos Ghosn, who was infamously smuggled out of Japan after he was arrested and accused of misleading investors and misusing company assets for personal gain, before he escaped to Lebanon which has no extradition treaty with Japan. During his tenure, Mr De Meo strengthened Renault's portfolio and focussed on hybrid models, leaving the brand in a healthier position than when he took over the top job, and being praised by some as Renault's 'saviour'. The admiration followed his moves to somewhat insulate the automaker from the threat of Chinese electric vehicles and significant US import tariffs. While the Renault brand does not sell cars in the US, North America is a key market for its Mitsubishi and Nissan partners, with Nissan operating three factories in the US. His move may also impact the Alpine brand that has Formula 1 and World Endurance Championship campaigns, which he was heavily engaged with. Renault is represented by the Sydney-based Ateco group in Australia, where the Renault Trafic and Master commercial vans are its best-sellers. The aged Koleos mid-size SUV is its most popular passenger vehicle year-to-date. Mr De Meo's replacement is yet to be announced, following a resignation that seemingly caught the company off guard. MORE: Everything Renault Content originally sourced from: Renault Group CEO Luca De Meo, who has been credited with putting the French automaker back on its feet, has quit after five years in the top job, with a successor yet to be announced. The automaker confirmed the news in an official statement after news reports from French news outlet Le Figaro leaked the Italian's departure from the company. "Luca de Meo has announced his decision to step down and pursue new challenges outside the automotive sector," the company said in a statement. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "The Board of Directors … expressed their gratitude to Luca de Meo for the turnaround and transformation of Renault Group and accepted that his departure would be effective from July 15, 2025. Luca de Meo will continue to perform his duties until that date." According to Le Figaro, Mr De Meo – who has worked in the automotive industry for decades in roles at both Fiat and the Volkswagen Group – will become the CEO of luxury brand Kering, owner of Gucci. The move follows recent leadership changes at other automakers including Renault-owned Nissan, Volvo and Stellantis, which owns several brands including Renault rivals Citroen – which is no longer sold in Australia – and Peugeot. The 58-year-old Italian became Renault Group CEO in 2020, overseeing the Dacia and Alpine sub-brands as well as the broader alliance with Japanese automakers Nissan and Mitsubishi. Dacia vehicles – which are cheaper than equivalent Renaults – are set to be offered in Australia by local Renault importer Ateco Automotive, although they will be badged as Renaults. Meanwhile, Alpine will make a comeback to Australia after a brief absence with the Alpine A390 electric SUV in 2026. Mr De Meo brought stability to Renault leadership after replacing Thierry Bollore, who was in the role only 12 months before being dismissed for reasons that weren't made public. Mr Bollore had been outspoken about his predecessor Carlos Ghosn, who was infamously smuggled out of Japan after he was arrested and accused of misleading investors and misusing company assets for personal gain, before he escaped to Lebanon which has no extradition treaty with Japan. During his tenure, Mr De Meo strengthened Renault's portfolio and focussed on hybrid models, leaving the brand in a healthier position than when he took over the top job, and being praised by some as Renault's 'saviour'. The admiration followed his moves to somewhat insulate the automaker from the threat of Chinese electric vehicles and significant US import tariffs. While the Renault brand does not sell cars in the US, North America is a key market for its Mitsubishi and Nissan partners, with Nissan operating three factories in the US. His move may also impact the Alpine brand that has Formula 1 and World Endurance Championship campaigns, which he was heavily engaged with. Renault is represented by the Sydney-based Ateco group in Australia, where the Renault Trafic and Master commercial vans are its best-sellers. The aged Koleos mid-size SUV is its most popular passenger vehicle year-to-date. Mr De Meo's replacement is yet to be announced, following a resignation that seemingly caught the company off guard. MORE: Everything Renault Content originally sourced from: Renault Group CEO Luca De Meo, who has been credited with putting the French automaker back on its feet, has quit after five years in the top job, with a successor yet to be announced. The automaker confirmed the news in an official statement after news reports from French news outlet Le Figaro leaked the Italian's departure from the company. "Luca de Meo has announced his decision to step down and pursue new challenges outside the automotive sector," the company said in a statement. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "The Board of Directors … expressed their gratitude to Luca de Meo for the turnaround and transformation of Renault Group and accepted that his departure would be effective from July 15, 2025. Luca de Meo will continue to perform his duties until that date." According to Le Figaro, Mr De Meo – who has worked in the automotive industry for decades in roles at both Fiat and the Volkswagen Group – will become the CEO of luxury brand Kering, owner of Gucci. The move follows recent leadership changes at other automakers including Renault-owned Nissan, Volvo and Stellantis, which owns several brands including Renault rivals Citroen – which is no longer sold in Australia – and Peugeot. The 58-year-old Italian became Renault Group CEO in 2020, overseeing the Dacia and Alpine sub-brands as well as the broader alliance with Japanese automakers Nissan and Mitsubishi. Dacia vehicles – which are cheaper than equivalent Renaults – are set to be offered in Australia by local Renault importer Ateco Automotive, although they will be badged as Renaults. Meanwhile, Alpine will make a comeback to Australia after a brief absence with the Alpine A390 electric SUV in 2026. Mr De Meo brought stability to Renault leadership after replacing Thierry Bollore, who was in the role only 12 months before being dismissed for reasons that weren't made public. Mr Bollore had been outspoken about his predecessor Carlos Ghosn, who was infamously smuggled out of Japan after he was arrested and accused of misleading investors and misusing company assets for personal gain, before he escaped to Lebanon which has no extradition treaty with Japan. During his tenure, Mr De Meo strengthened Renault's portfolio and focussed on hybrid models, leaving the brand in a healthier position than when he took over the top job, and being praised by some as Renault's 'saviour'. The admiration followed his moves to somewhat insulate the automaker from the threat of Chinese electric vehicles and significant US import tariffs. While the Renault brand does not sell cars in the US, North America is a key market for its Mitsubishi and Nissan partners, with Nissan operating three factories in the US. His move may also impact the Alpine brand that has Formula 1 and World Endurance Championship campaigns, which he was heavily engaged with. Renault is represented by the Sydney-based Ateco group in Australia, where the Renault Trafic and Master commercial vans are its best-sellers. The aged Koleos mid-size SUV is its most popular passenger vehicle year-to-date. Mr De Meo's replacement is yet to be announced, following a resignation that seemingly caught the company off guard. MORE: Everything Renault Content originally sourced from: Renault Group CEO Luca De Meo, who has been credited with putting the French automaker back on its feet, has quit after five years in the top job, with a successor yet to be announced. The automaker confirmed the news in an official statement after news reports from French news outlet Le Figaro leaked the Italian's departure from the company. "Luca de Meo has announced his decision to step down and pursue new challenges outside the automotive sector," the company said in a statement. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. "The Board of Directors … expressed their gratitude to Luca de Meo for the turnaround and transformation of Renault Group and accepted that his departure would be effective from July 15, 2025. Luca de Meo will continue to perform his duties until that date." According to Le Figaro, Mr De Meo – who has worked in the automotive industry for decades in roles at both Fiat and the Volkswagen Group – will become the CEO of luxury brand Kering, owner of Gucci. The move follows recent leadership changes at other automakers including Renault-owned Nissan, Volvo and Stellantis, which owns several brands including Renault rivals Citroen – which is no longer sold in Australia – and Peugeot. The 58-year-old Italian became Renault Group CEO in 2020, overseeing the Dacia and Alpine sub-brands as well as the broader alliance with Japanese automakers Nissan and Mitsubishi. Dacia vehicles – which are cheaper than equivalent Renaults – are set to be offered in Australia by local Renault importer Ateco Automotive, although they will be badged as Renaults. Meanwhile, Alpine will make a comeback to Australia after a brief absence with the Alpine A390 electric SUV in 2026. Mr De Meo brought stability to Renault leadership after replacing Thierry Bollore, who was in the role only 12 months before being dismissed for reasons that weren't made public. Mr Bollore had been outspoken about his predecessor Carlos Ghosn, who was infamously smuggled out of Japan after he was arrested and accused of misleading investors and misusing company assets for personal gain, before he escaped to Lebanon which has no extradition treaty with Japan. During his tenure, Mr De Meo strengthened Renault's portfolio and focussed on hybrid models, leaving the brand in a healthier position than when he took over the top job, and being praised by some as Renault's 'saviour'. The admiration followed his moves to somewhat insulate the automaker from the threat of Chinese electric vehicles and significant US import tariffs. While the Renault brand does not sell cars in the US, North America is a key market for its Mitsubishi and Nissan partners, with Nissan operating three factories in the US. His move may also impact the Alpine brand that has Formula 1 and World Endurance Championship campaigns, which he was heavily engaged with. Renault is represented by the Sydney-based Ateco group in Australia, where the Renault Trafic and Master commercial vans are its best-sellers. The aged Koleos mid-size SUV is its most popular passenger vehicle year-to-date. Mr De Meo's replacement is yet to be announced, following a resignation that seemingly caught the company off guard. MORE: Everything Renault Content originally sourced from:
