F1 offseason might compare to the NBA. Possibly even better since the offseason happens during the season, which is insane.
Cliffsnotes: Piastri was looking for a 2022 seat and couldn't find one. Signed as a reserve driver with Alpine with the hopes of getting a seat in 2023. It looked like Alpine was going to keep Alonso another year and have Piastri drive for Williams. He didn't like that and signed a deal with McLaren, I guess for Daniels seat. Alpine claims if they offer him a seat it keeps their contract current and he can't drive for McLaren.