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Questions over whether Alpine will continue remain, but a recent visit to their factory in Enstone from Renault CEO Luca de Meo has put to rest any speculation.
Esteban Ocon is confident that Renault remains committed to its Alpine Formula 1 project despite recent management shakeups. The team has seen the departure of key figures such as Otmar Szafnauer and Alan Permane, but Ocon believes that CEO Laurent Rossi’s reallocation and Bruno Famin taking over as team leader for the remaining races of the season demonstrate the team’s dedication. Although Alpine currently sits sixth in the Constructors’ Championship, Ocon acknowledges the challenge of catching up to McLaren for fifth place. Questions about Alpine’s commitment to F1 have been raised, but the team has signed on as an engine-maker for the 2026 rules and recently secured Qatar Airways as a major sponsor. Renault CEO Luca de Meo’s visit to the factory in Enstone further reassured Ocon of the team’s commitment. Ocon also emphasized the importance of his direct boss, Bruno Famin, in terms of communication and decision-making within the team.
Source: RacingNews 365
