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Five things you may have missed from F1's Monaco Grand Prix

Perez damage bill up to three million euros, warns Marko

Autosport · May 28, 2024

Alpine's 2024 F1 car finally hits minimum weight limit

The Enstone-based team has endured a torrid start to the new campaign as the A524 was initially off the pace and lacking downforce amid its major off-season concept change, running extra bodywork weight to pass a specific crash test and down on engine power compared to the Honda, Mercedes and…

Autosport · May 3, 2024

Sanchez joins Alpine as F1 technical director after McLaren exit

Sanchez will report directly to team principal Bruno Famin in his new role, and will oversee the new three-pillar technical structure implemented at the Enstone team.

Autosport · May 2, 2024

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Alpine fast-tracks F1 floor upgrade to China amid recovery push

Alpine drivers Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly have yet to score points as a late car concept change has seen the Enstone squad make a sideways step while its midfield rivals all made significant gains compared to last year.

Autosport · Apr 16, 2024

Gasly driving “like an animal” in difficult Alpine A524 F1 car

The Enstone machine has been clearly benchmarked as the slowest in the 2024 field, and that pattern continued in Australia, where Gasly finished 13th and his team-mate Esteban Ocon was 16th after a brake issue caused an extra pit stop.

Motorsport · Apr 2, 2024

Gasly driving “like an animal” in difficult 2024 Alpine F1 car

Autosport · Apr 2, 2024

Alpine: "Shock" of having slowest F1 car triggered tech revamp

Alpine was already braced for a low-key start to the season after a late concept change, which meant it had initially made a sideways step over the winter while its rival teams were full steam ahead with bringing improvements to their cars. But team principal Famin admitted the nature of…

Motorsport · Mar 18, 2024

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Former Alpine F1 veteran Bell joins Aston Martin

F1 veteran Bell's official job title will be executive director – technical, which means he will oversee the technical, engineering and performance functions of the Silverstone squad, reporting directly to team principal Mike Krack. Bell's appointment further shores up Aston's technical department, led by technical director Dan Fallows, as it…

Autosport · Mar 6, 2024

Enstone veteran Bell leaves advisory role with Alpine F1 team

Bell enjoyed three separate stints with the team through its Benetton and Renault eras, starting in 1997.

Motorsport · Mar 6, 2024

Alpine announces F1 technical restructuring after key exits

It emerged over the Bahrain GP weekend that technical director Matt Harman and head of aerodynamics Dirk de Beer had tendered their resignations, although the former was still present on the pitwall at Sakhir.

Motorsport · Mar 4, 2024

Ocon: Alpine must keep chin up through tough F1 2024 start

Friday night's Bahrain Grand Prix qualifying confirmed Alpine's fears over starting the year on the back foot following a late car concept change this winter.

Autosport · Mar 1, 2024

Gasly: Alpine 'doesn't look great' after Bahrain F1 test

The Enstone team has made a major concept change since last season and knew that it might take time to optimise.

Autosport · Feb 23, 2024

Alpine F1 team hires road car specialist Woods for new COO role

Renault has also introduced a similar position at its power unit base in Viry, promoting Audrey Vastroux, who has been with the organisation for 18 years.

Autosport · Feb 8, 2024

Alpine braced for tough start to F1 2024 after concept change

On Wednesday, Alpine launched a 2024 challenger that is a complete overhaul of its predecessor, with technical director Matt Harman explaining "only the steering wheel" has been carried over following a sixth-place finish in 2023. The "aggressive" revamp, which not only involves aerodynamics but also a redesign of rear suspension…

Motorsport · Feb 7, 2024

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Autosport · Feb 7, 2024

Alpine braced for tough start to F1 2024 after car concept change

Autosport · Feb 7, 2024

Alpine takes covers off 2024 A524 F1 car

In a season launch at its Enstone headquarters, that also included the unveiling of its hypercar for the World Endurance Championship, Alpine revealed the challenger that it hopes will return it to the front after dropping from fourth to sixth in 2023. Alpine's livery, which was designed in collaboration with…

Motorsport · Feb 7, 2024

Alpine takes covers off 2024 F1 car

In a season launch at its Enstone headquarters, that also included the unveiling of its hypercar for the World Endurance Championship, Alpine revealed the challenger that should help it return to the front of the midfield after dropping from fourth to sixth in 2023. Alpine's livery, which was designed in…

Motorsport · Jan 15, 2024

Permane set for F1 return with rebranded AlphaTauri

The grand prix veteran is well known in F1 circles, having spent 34-years at his previous Enstone employer under its various guises as Benetton, Renault, Lotus and most recently Alpine.

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Autosport · Dec 18, 2023

Alpine F1 team completes €200 million stake sale to US investors

In June it was announced that Otro Capital had acquired a 24% share in Alpine Racing Limited for €200 million, a deal that valued the Enstone company at around $900 million.

Motorsport · Dec 18, 2023

Alpine F1 team completes 200m euro stake sale to US investors

In June it was announced that Otro Capital had acquired a 24% share in Alpine Racing Limited for 200 million euros, a deal that valued the Enstone company at around $900 million.

Autosport · Dec 11, 2023

Why Alpine changed an F1 team that was "not daring" enough

The A523 was inconsistent, usually suffering at high-speed and low-downforce tracks. There were good moments, notably in Monaco, where Esteban Ocon started and finished third, while team newcomer Pierre Gasly matched that result in the high attrition Zandvoort race.

Autosport · Nov 28, 2023

Ocon: Abu Dhabi F1 tyre test “super important” to iron out weakness

The Enstone outfit has suffered from inconsistent form this year, with a strong race in Las Vegas – where Ocon finished fourth – followed by a disappointing weekend at the Yas Marina track that saw both cars outside the points.

Motorsport · Nov 28, 2023

Ocon: Abu Dhabi F1 tyre test "super important" to iron out weakness

Motorsport · Nov 25, 2023

Alpine lacked "enthusiasm" and "drive" to progress in F1 - Fry

Fry worked at the team in its Benetton days from 1987 to 1993, before embarking on a career that encompassed two spells at McLaren, and one at Ferrari.

Motorsport · Oct 28, 2023

Alpine F1 protege Doohan weighing up 2024 options as F2 exit confirmed

The most likely progression for Doohan is that he concentrates on the Alpine reserve role and is fully embedded in the Enstone team next year, while continuing his test programme in a two-year-old car.

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