Alpine Racing Secures Top Talent: Nielsen Poised for Role as F1 Team Manager

The Alpine Formula 1 team is preparing to announce Steve Nielsen as its new team manager, replacing Oliver Oakes. Nielsen, a seasoned F1 professional with experience dating back to 1986, is widely recognized for his successful stints at Benetton, Lotus, Tyrrell, Honda, and Arrows. His appointment comes following Oakes’ sudden exit after the Miami Grand Prix amidst unrelated controversies involving his brother. The decision to bring Nielsen on board reflects Flavio Briatore’s search for stability in the team’s management structure. Nielsen’s illustrious career trajectory includes roles with Toro Rosso, Williams,…

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Revving Up the Excitement: Ferrari Triumphs Amidst Porsche Showdown at Le Mans 24 Hours

Ferrari won the 93rd running of the Le Mans 24 Hours with its satellite #83 entry, driven by Phil Hanson, Robert Kubica, and Yifei Ye. The race saw Ferrari narrowly missing out on a podium lockout despite strong performances by other cars. A mid-race safety car period played a key role in Ferrari’s victory by nullifying their deficit and improving race execution. Sebastien Bourdais’s concerns about Cadillac Jota cars’ lack of top speed proved to be justified as the race progressed. Porsche emerged as a serious contender for victory, with…

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Dominant Victory: Richard Lietz wins record-breaking sixth Le Mans title with Manthey Racing

Dominant Victory: Richard Lietz wins record-breaking sixth Le Mans title with Manthey Racing

Richard Lietz of the #92 Porsche 911 led Manthey to the LMGT3 class win in the FIA World Endurance Championship’s 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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Revving Up for Success: Alpine Appoints Steve Nielsen as F1 Team Manager

The Alpine Formula 1 team is planning to announce Steve Nielsen as the new team manager, following his extensive experience in the paddock. Nielsen, a veteran in the field at 60 years old, started his F1 career as a truck driver for a catering firm in 1986, gradually progressing through various roles with respected teams such as Lotus, Tyrrell, and Benetton. Having worked closely with Flavio Briatore during his time at Benetton, Nielsen is known for his expertise and professionalism in the sport. Briatore, now executive advisor for Alpine F1,…

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