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Message: [QUOTE="Tobias Funke, post: 4321332, member: 850"] Apparently Ricciardo was informed by McLaren after the Hungarian GP that they are giving his seat to Piastri. Clearly the car doesn't suit Ricciardo's style, and I read a great article that highlights why, and how much he needs to adapt vs what Lando has had to adapt to. All of that said Alpine believes they have contractual rights to Piastri, and will likely posture a lawsuit to ensure that they get some form of compensation. Ricciardo has basically asked for $21 million to be bought out of his contract, not sure if that is to stay on the shelf for the year or to be free and clear, my assumption is the former. Mclaren will need to help facilitate a multi-year landing spot to reduce that number I believe. Ricciardo probably benefits from the move, but contracts are there for a reason and he now carries all of the leverage. [/QUOTE]