Alpine Racing at a Crossroads: Deciphering Le Mans Practice Predicaments

After a promising test day, Wednesday was a mixed bag for Alpine, with both A424s securing spots in Hyperpole 1 after qualifying, but experiencing performance issues with the LMDh prototype. The team made changes to the setup but didn’t get the expected results, prompting deeper analysis of the situation. The French outfit, led by Philippe Sinault, is focused on understanding the car better for a successful Le Mans outing. Progress has been made in setup, tyre knowledge, and software management, but there’s still more to uncover about the prototype in…

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Briatore’s Bold and Unapologetic F1 Press Conference: A No-Nonsense Approach to Media Inquiry

Following Oliver Oakes’ resignation, Flavio Briatore has assumed the role of team principal at Alpine, despite not officially holding the title. He had been influential behind the scenes as an advisor and is now becoming the public face of the French-owned team once again. Briatore’s presence at official FIA press conferences added a disruptive and flamboyant touch to the usually formal format. During a press conference, Briatore humorously mentioned his tenure duration and joked about looking for a “cheap” successor to Oakes. He emphasized the importance of finding someone competent…

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