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Flavio Briatore has shared that Alpine F1 Team is not for sale despite rumours. He also reasoned that he has no plans to cut jobs at its UK base. This year, Alpine hired Flavio Briatore as their executive advisor. The former Renault Team Principal is to reverse Alpine’s declining fortune. After rumours have spread online…
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With the circus on hold because of the F1 summer break, teams and drivers will reflect on what has been a dramatic opening of 14 races of the 2024 season. From Lando Norris’ maiden victory in Miami, the McLaren drama at the Hungaroring to George Russell’s disqualification, some would argue that F1 is back to…
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The Director and Founder of Hitech GP, Oliver Oakes, has been announced as the new Team Principal of BWT Alpine F1 Team following the exit of Bruno Famin. The Enstone-based outfit have announced the appointment of their third team principal in just over a year amidst a tumultuous few seasons with poor results. Oakes, who,…
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French manufacturer Alpine have been in talks with Mercedes-Benz for an Engine supplier deal which could begin as early as 2025. The deal is also set to include a Mercedes supplied gearbox and suspension components. There are currently four engine constructors on the Formula One grid, with Mercedes, Ferrari, Honda Red Bull Powertrains (RBPT) and…
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Esteban Ocon has shared that he ‘Can’t wait to get started’ at Silverstone, a track known for its speed. After a promising weekend in Barcelona, the Frenchman is feeling good about his chances this weekend. As we head into the British Grand Prix, Esteban Ocon has reflected on the current state of Alpine at Silverstone.…
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Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon’s Austrian GP battles were examples of “hard and fair racing” between teammates following the former’s contract extension with Alpine and the latter’s departure from the team. Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly once again battled at the Austrian Grand Prix. While there was plenty of action for fans to discuss, including…
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Pierre Gasly has signed a multi-year contract extension with the Alpine Formula 1 team. Pierre Gasly extends his contract with Alpine This move ensures stability for the French outfit as they head into the 2025 season, following their decision to part ways with Esteban Ocon at the end of this year. Currently in his second…
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Next week, Mick Schumacher will test a 2022-spec Alpine A522 at Circuit Paul Ricard. The German driver, who lost his seat at Haas at the end of 2022, has since taken on reserve duties for Mercedes while competing for Alpine in the World Endurance Championship, including a recent appearance at the Le Mans 24 Hours.…
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Pierre Gasly says he is “very pleased” with the result which Alpine recorded at the 2024 Spanish Grand Prix, showing they are able to fight at the front of the midfield. The 28-year-old driver says “It was the best race of the year” so far, as the french outfit recorded their third points scoring weekend…
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Esteban Ocon reflects after a mixed Spanish Grand Prix weekend, putting his low-points scoring position down to a lack of downforce which was found during the race. “They (the team) saw a loss in downforce, I don’t know if it is damage or not. We need to investigate if that is the case.” “There was…
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Rodin Motorsport’s Abbi Pulling topped the timesheet in Race 1 of the F1 Academy 2024 Barcelona GP weekend. Campos Racing’s Nerea Martí was behind in P2 with her teammate Chloe Chambers rounding the podium off in P3. Yesterday’s Qualifying session saw Abbi Pulling top the timesheet to begin from pole position today. Alongside her was…
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Rodin Motorsport’s Abbi Pulling topped the timesheet in Qualifying of the F1 Academy 2024 Barcelona GP weekend with a lap time of 1:41.396. Campos Racing’s Chloe Chambers was behind in P2, setting a lap time of 1:41.455. Her teammate Nerea Martí will start P3 in Race 1. For Race 2, Prema’s Doriane Pin will begin…
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BWT Alpine F1 Team has announced that Flavio Briatore is set to make a return to Formula 1 as an Executive Advisor for Renault Group CEO Luca de Leo. At age 74, the former Renault CEO has been confirmed to be returning. He will be returning as the Executive Advisor to the current CEO in the…
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Pierre Gasly was popular at the Canadian Grand Prix post news that teammate Esteban Ocon is departing from Alpine. Considering their tumultuous relationship, you can understand why. It was hard to imagine a driver’s press conference where Pierre Gasly was not quizzed on Esteban Ocon. Speaking at the Canadian Grand Prix, he said, “It’s a…
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Esteban Ocon is ‘fully dedicated’ to Alpine and has stated that he is excited to get back on track this weekend in Montréal. The Frenchman was brutally dumped by the team after a clash with teammate Pierre Gasly in the Monaco GP. Ocon is now on the hunt for a seat that will keep him…
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If you inspect the DNA and history of the Alpine F1 team, you see names like Benetton. With this comes Michael Schumacher and two World Drivers Championships. Closer to the modern day you have Renault, who won two Constructors and a Driver’s Championship. However, bring yourself back to the present day and you find yourself…
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Esteban Ocon has announced he will be leaving the Enstone team at the end of 2024. After 5 years with the team future plans are coming ‘soon’.
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Photo Credit: Photo by Qian Jun/MB Media/Getty Images Former Renault team boss Flavio Briatore is linked to a special advisory role at Alpine according to Italian and French media. Flavio Briatore was at the helm during team Enstone’s world championship years, with Michael Schumacher in 94/95 and Fernando Alonso in 05/06. However, his reputation took…
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Esteban Ocon took to Instagram following ‘abuse and negativity’ he faced after his lap 1 incident with teammate Pierre Gasly. Ocon made an ambitious move on Gasly into Portier in the opening lap of the Monaco GP. The dive down the inside led to a collision between the teammates. Launching Ocon into the air and…