P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Alpine facing fresh headache as F1 technical director and head of aero resign
Alpine has faced challenges at the beginning of the season, with Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly starting from the back row and finishing 17th and 18th at the F1 season opener. Additionally, the team is now dealing with potential changes in its technical department due to the expected departures of technical director Matt Harman and head of aerodynamics Dirk de Beer. Despite their resignations, both Harman and de Beer are currently staying in their positions, with Harman even present trackside in Bahrain. Alpine has not officially confirmed this news yet, as a spokesperson chose to give a firm ‘no comment’ on the matter. The team had anticipated a tough start to the season with their A524 car facing challenges in weight and aerodynamic performance. However, Alpine remains optimistic about progressing forward and finding improvements, as indicated by boss Bruno Famin ahead of the next race in Jeddah. The team’s focus is on continuous learning and development to enhance the performance of their A524 package on the track.
