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Ex-Alpine drivers Fernando Alonso and Oscar Piastri have explained their views on benefits of being a works team in F1 as their former employer looks set to relinquish that status.
Former Alpine drivers Oscar Piastri and Fernando Alonso recently shared their thoughts on works teams in F1. Piastri believes that while being a works team isn’t necessary to win in F1, there are advantages to it. He mentioned that the cost cap era has reduced the significance of being a works team. McLaren, a Mercedes customer team, currently leads the German marque in the constructors’ championship. Alpine announced plans to transition away from being a works team. Alonso echoed Piastri’s sentiments regarding the cost cap and advantages of works teams. Both drivers emphasized the changing dynamics in F1 with a shift towards a more level playing field.
