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Pierre Gasly addressed the news that Bruno Famin is set to step down as Alpine Formula 1 Team Principal at the end of August, praising the team boss for his clear communication throughout their working relationship. Alpine is amid a seismic shift in the way it operates in Formula 1 after a less-than-ideal first half […]
Alpine is making significant changes in its Formula 1 operation following a challenging start to the 2024 season, transitioning to a customer team and discontinuing F1 power unit development at Viry-Chatillon. Team Principal Famin will focus on developing the Alpine road car brand instead of leading the F1 team, aiming for a smooth transition for the Viry staff. Driver Gasly appreciates Famin’s leadership and wishes him well in his new role within the Alpine family. Gasly is optimistic about the possibility of having a Mercedes power unit in the Alpine F1 car. The decision on the power unit supplier will impact the future of Alpine’s F1 team, with Renault Group CEO and F1 Advisor Flavio Briatore working to secure a Mercedes deal. Gasly expresses gratitude to the dedicated professionals at Viry-Chatillon for their hard work and contributions to the team’s performance over the years.
