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How McLaren’s “three-pillared” F1 technical structure inspired Alpine changes
Alpine recently revealed a new organizational structure with three technical directors – Joe Burnell, David Wheater, and Ciaron Pilbeam – all reporting to Famin, following the resignations of Matt Harman and Dirk de Beer. The restructuring was influenced by McLaren’s similar approach when James Key left for Sauber in 2023. McLaren appointed Peter Prodromou, David Sanchez, and Neil Houldey as technical directors, which contributed to their improved performance. Famin acknowledged that Alpine drew inspiration from McLaren’s model, emphasizing the importance of a collaborative and adaptive approach in modern F1. The restructuring was not a reaction to the team’s poor performance; rather, it was a strategic decision to enhance progress and consistency in the Alpine project. Famin highlighted the team’s commitment to continuous improvement and long-term competitiveness in Formula 1, signaling a new chapter for Alpine’s development.
