Flavio Briatore, the influential advisor to the Alpine Formula 1 team, has candidly revealed that weak leadership has been the primary factor behind the team’s struggles. Briatore believes the lack of strong management has hindered Alpine’s performance, leading to the appointment of a new team principal, Oliver Oakes, who will bring a much-needed injection of youthful enthusiasm and passion to the squad.
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Despite a tumultuous start to the 2024 season, Pierre Gasly has committed to extending his contract with Alpine, expressing his faith in the French manufacturer’s ability to deliver him successes in Formula 1. Gasly remains optimistic about the team’s future prospects, citing infrastructure changes and a fresh approach within the team as critical to achieving success.
In a surprise move, Mick Schumacher is scheduled to test an Alpine Formula 1 car next week, as the French team continues to explore its driver options for the 2025 season. This development comes amid speculation around Alpine’s lineup, with Esteban Ocon’s departure and Pierre Gasly’s contract expiring after 2024.
As the Formula 1 season approaches the halfway mark, Alpine driver Esteban Ocon has disclosed that the team will not be introducing significant upgrades to its car until after the summer break. Despite the team’s struggles with an uncompetitive A524 challenger, Ocon remains focused on maximizing the current car’s potential and securing a strong result at the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix.
Pierre Gasly recently dismissed the notion that being tied to a works manufacturer is crucial to his Formula 1 prospects, despite rumors circulating that Alpine might soon abandon its Renault engine partnership. The French driver expressed complete faith in Alpine’s senior management to make the right decision for the team’s future.
Alpine Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon reveals that his team will continue to rotate its heavier chassis, which has impacted his qualifying performance. Meanwhile, the team is determined to make the most of Ocon’s final 15 races before his departure, focusing on their F1 calendar and strategy.
In a significant move, Rob White, a long-serving member of the Alpine F1 team, has departed from his role as Operations Director. The news comes as the French-registered team continues to address its dismal start to the 2024 Formula 1 season, having secured only two points in the opening eight races. White’s departure is part of the team’s broader operational restructuring efforts, as Alpine seeks to overcome its current struggles and turn its fortunes around.