P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Alpine and Renault insist their F1 team is not for sale. But all the steps being taken around it align with what you’d do if you were planning to sell sooner or later.
The Alpine Formula 1 team has explicitly stated that it is not for sale, as confirmed by Renault Group CEO Luca De Meo. Despite this clear message, recent developments seem to point towards a potential sale in the future, indicating a likely endgame. While an immediate sale is not expected, the team may eventually be put on the market to maximize yield for Renault, given the current F1 team ownership landscape. The departure of Bruno Famin as Alpine F1 team principal by the end of August further aligns with actions typical of a team preparing for a sale.
Flavio Briatore’s return as an executive advisor signals a strategic move to potentially increase the team’s value under his expertise in deal-making. His involvement and Famin’s exit point towards a shift towards a potential sale, orchestrated by Renault CEO Luca de Meo. Famin, despite not being the cause of the team’s challenges, has become a symbol of the chaos within Alpine, often addressing negative developments as the public face of the team. The orchestrated management changes and decisions seem to set the stage for a future sale of the Alpine F1 team, with key players and maneuvers matching the playbook for such a transition.
