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Why Alpine changed an F1 team that was "not daring" enough

The A523 was inconsistent, usually suffering at high-speed and low-downforce tracks. There were good moments, notably in Monaco, where Esteban Ocon started and finished third, while team newcomer Pierre Gasly matched that result in the high attrition Zandvoort race.

Autosport

Silverstone wins Autosport’s Promoter of the Year Award

Part of a new B2B section of the Awards designed to reward high achievers from across the wider motorsport industry, the shortlist for the Promoter Award featured entries from Formula 1 and World Endurance Championship.

Motorsport

Alpine lacked "enthusiasm" and "drive" to progress in F1 - Fry

Fry worked at the team in its Benetton days from 1987 to 1993, before embarking on a career that encompassed two spells at McLaren, and one at Ferrari.

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Alpine has "good energy" again after mid-season F1 shake-up

Rouse landed his current role as part of a reorganisation that followed the sudden departures of team principal Otmar Szafnauer and sporting director Alan Permane, plus chief technical officer Pat Fry's move to Williams.

Autosport

Who are the new F1 fans and how does the sport make sure it keeps them?

Anyone attending a Formula One race today will notice that the profile of fans has changed dramatically since Liberty Media took over. They are a lot younger and more female than five years ago. Research and audience data bear that out; the average age of an F1 fan is 32…

Motorsport

Ocon: Tough love from de Meo address has fired up Alpine F1 team

Alpine targeted retaining fourth in the 2023 constructors' standings while closing the gap to Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes. However, it has fallen to sixth behind Aston Martin and McLaren.

Autosport

Harmony between factories key to Alpine F1 fortunes - Famin

Famin took over as an interim team principal at the end of July after the departure of Otmar Szafnauer and long-time sporting manager Alan Permane.

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Perez: Szafnauer should have been given more time at Alpine F1 team

Szafnauer parted company with Alpine after the recent Belgian Grand Prix following a disagreement between himself and the sportscar manufacturer’s bosses over the timeline needed for it to win in F1.

Autosport

Perez: Szafnauer should have been given more time at Alpine F1

Szafnauer parted company with Alpine after the recent Belgian Grand Prix following a disagreement between himself and the sportscar manufacturer's bosses over the timeline needed for it to win in F1.

Motorsport

Is Alpine’s plan to fast-track F1 success a pipe dream?

While former team principal Otmar Szafnauer and sporting director Alan Permane both reckoned that it would realistically take a few more years for the Enstone-based squad to hit its victory targets, the French car manufacturer’s senior management believed it could be done quicker.

Autosport

Is Alpine's plan to fast-track F1 success a pipe dream?

Motorsport

Vowles: Fry signing a statement of intent on Williams F1's "culture of change"

Last week, Fry was announced as Williams' new CTO, having departed an Alpine team in turmoil after its upper management sacked team boss Otmar Szafnauer and long-time sporting director Alan Permane.

Motorsport

F1 “rock” Permane deserves respect of entire pitlane, say top bosses

Following last weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix, Permane and team principal Otmar Szafnauer parted company with Alpine following differences of opinion between themselves and the senior management of the French sportscar manufacturer over the squad’s direction.

Autosport

Alpine lacks lead driver in Hamilton and Verstappen mould, says former F1 boss

Following the replacement of Laurent Rossi as Alpine CEO, team principal Otmar Szafnauer and sporting director Alan Permane have left by mutual consent following last weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix.

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Alpine lacks lead F1 driver in Hamilton and Verstappen mould, says former boss

Following the replacement of Laurent Rossi as Alpine CEO, team principal Otmar Szafnauer and sporting director Alan Permane have left by mutual consent following last weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix.

Autosport

Gasly: F1 podium a turning point for under fire Alpine

Since the start of July, Alpine has replaced outspoken CEO Laurent Rossi - who has been moved aside to work on “special projects”. Then, on the Friday of the Spa weekend, it was announced team principal Otmar Szafnauer - at the helm for 18 months - and sporting director Alan Permane…

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Gasly: F1 podium a turning point for under-fire Alpine

Since the start of July, Alpine has replaced outspoken CEO Laurent Rossi, who has been moved aside to work on "special projects".

Autosport

Prost “saddened and distressed” over Alpine F1’s “huge mistake”

On a weekend when the French F1 outfit announced the exit of team principal Otmar Szafnauer and sporting director Alan Permane as part of a shake-up, Prost has voiced his dismay at what has become of the squad.

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Alpine F1 team in period of "pain and trouble" - Vowles

Williams has lured Alpine's Pat Fry to Grove. His appointment was confirmed minutes after the French squad revealed team principal Otmar Szafnauer and sporting director Alan Permane will leave after this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix.

Evening Standard

F1 news: Alpine confirm Otmar Szafnauer will leave role as team principal after Belgian Grand Prix

Alpine has announced it will part ways with team principal Otmar Szafnauer following this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix.

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Alpine Team Principal Otmar Szafnauer Remains Steady Amid Challenging Season

The longtime engineer is eyeing a jump in the standings, while he and his team are also taking a firm stance on women in motorsport.

Autosport

Red Bull backs F1 engine equalisation move

Autosport revealed over the Hungarian Grand Prix weekend that the idea of introducing a mechanism to equalise power units among the manufacturers has been tabled by the FIA for discussion at this week’s meeting of the F1 Commission.

Autosport

F1 infrastructure debate ramps up as teams seek to level playing field

The subject of extra 'capex' headroom within the FIA financial regulations has emerged in recent months as a way of attempting to level the playing field, and thus any decision could have a significant impact on grand prix racing in future years.

Motorsport

Alpine CEO Rossi moved aside, replaced by Krief

Former Alfa Romeo technical director and Ferrari engineering boss Philippe Krief, who joined Alpine in early March, has been appointed as Rossi's successor.

Motorsport

Alpine plans ‘significant’ F1 upgrade before summer break

Szafnauer also wants the team to continue its push to bring new parts to the track over the remaining races as it tries to recover ground in the constructors’ championship.

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