The Impact of Luca de Meo’s Departure on Alpine F1 Team: Navigating a New Era in Formula One

When Luca de Meo took over as Renault’s CEO in 2020, the company was in dire straits, facing a substantial loss amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. Through his leadership, he orchestrated a ‘Renaulution’, transforming the company and bringing them to a profitable position. With de Meo’s departure to Kering, the future of Renault, especially the products introduced during his tenure, is uncertain. His unique approach of blending product passion with financial acumen set him apart from others in the industry. De Meo’s focus on creating exceptional cars contrasted with the cost-cutting…

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The Ripple Effect: The Departure of Renault Boss De Meo and Its Implications on the Alpine F1 Team

Luca de Meo led Renault through a significant turnaround, from a €7.3billion loss to a €4.26billion operating profit by introducing a ‘Renaulution’ with new models and revitalizing the Alpine sub-brand. However, with De Meo leaving for Kering, the future of Renault’s transformation remains uncertain. De Meo stood out for his ability to blend passion for great products with financial acumen, focusing on creating “GFC” – great fucking cars. Under Carlos Ghosn, Renault prioritized cost-cutting, leading to a bland product lineup, and subsequent leadership struggles. De Meo’s experience at Fiat and…

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From confusion to closure: Reflecting on the bewildering and emotional F1 saga

Renault’s sad misuse of Davide Brivio in F1 is over – he’s being allowed to leave Alpine to “pursue other career opportunities”, most likely back in MotoGP where he was such a favourite. Brivio made you want the gamble to work, but his hiring felt like one that had not been thought through

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