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The position of Alpine’s F1 boss and what will happen to the team have been key questions in the wake of a key exit at the very top of Renault. Here’s what we’ve learned after key meetings took place in Paris
The departure of Luca de Meo as Renault Group CEO in July has raised uncertainty regarding the future of Alpine’s Formula 1 team under the direction of Flavio Briatore.
Briatore, hired by de Meo as an executive advisor, has taken on additional team principal responsibilities in the interim, following Oliver Oakes’ sudden resignation in May.
Despite de Meo’s exit, Renault has reaffirmed its commitment to the F1 project during this transitional period, with plans to strengthen the team through new recruitments in the coming weeks.
The long-term strategy for Alpine will be determined by the new Renault CEO, whose decisions may impact the team’s structure, potential ownership changes, and future competitiveness in the sport.
As the situation evolves, Briatore will now engage more directly with Renault’s board members, ensuring any key decisions are approved during this period of leadership transition.
Alpine’s position and future trajectory in Formula 1 remain uncertain pending the appointment of a new CEO and the subsequent strategies they may implement, including the possibility of selling a minority stake in the team to further support its development.
