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Alpine Formula 1 boss Bruno Famin admits that the team has taken inspiration from McLaren’s revival last season with its
Amid a disastrous start to the season in Bahrain where its cars qualified on the back row, Alpine announced changes in its organization. Technical Matt Harman and Head of Aerodynamics Dirk de Beer resigned, with a new structure of three heads: Joe Burnell (engineering), Ciaron Pilbeam (performance), and David Wheather (aerodynamics). This move mirrors McLaren’s successful restructuring last year. Alpine’s efforts aim to revitalize their F1 operation, inspired by McLaren’s turnaround under a similar model. Famin emphasized the need for a modern, collaborative approach in F1. The changes signal a new phase for Alpine, breaking from old traditions to achieve progress. The restructuring aims to enhance teamwork and decision-making for improved performance and results.