P1racenews AI automatic summary:
No team has experienced turmoil in the 2024 Formula 1 campaign quite like the Anglo-French Alpine outfit. The Enstone-Viry squad started overweight and at the back of the field, prompting early season exits by former Technical Director Matt Harman and Head of Aerodynamics Dirk de Beer in March. David Sanchez came in to lead Alpine’s […]
The Enstone-Viry squad faced challenges early in the season, resulting in the departure of key personnel in March. Alpine struggled to score points until the sixth round in Miami when Esteban Ocon finished 10th. Despite only adding 10 more points since then, Alpine’s on-track struggles have been compounded by off-track drama, including a team-mate collision and the appointment of Flavio Briatore as an advisor. The decision by Renault Group to seek a customer deal with Mercedes and the impending departure of the Team Principal have added to the turmoil. The newly appointed successor, Oliver Oakes, aims to steer Alpine back on track for the remainder of the season and beyond. The question remains whether the new leadership can guide Alpine from a works to a customer entry and navigate the challenges ahead.
