Otmar Szafnauer
Alpine reaping 'consequences' of 'bad decisions'
Alpine are now paying the price of some "bad decisions" in managing the crisis-struck Formula 1.
Mar 3, 06:41
Horner on way to Bahrain as scandal pressure mounts
Christian Horner is en route to Bahrain for the pre-season test and opening grand prix of the new Formula 1 world championship - even as the pressure on him continues to mount.
Feb 20, 06:05
Schumacher recommends ex-F1 name for top Haas role
Out-of-work F1 team boss Otmar Szafnauer would make a good addition to the embattled Haas team.
Jan 24, 06:14
Alpine potential 'not exploited' in 2023 - Gasly
Another one bites the dust at Alpine, as the Renault-owned team confirmed the departure of Davide Brivio.
Dec 13, 07:13
Renault CEO intervenes to stop F1 team 'war'
Luca de Meo, CEO of the Renault Group, has ordered the French carmaker's Formula 1 team to end a years-long gulf between its British and French factions.
Oct 2, 07:11
Alpine in no rush to sign up new F1 team boss
Alpine's interim boss Bruno Famin insists he is under no pressure to find his full-time replacement.
Sep 28, 07:38
Drivers 'disappointed' with Alpine car in 2023
Alpine is working hard to stabilise its Formula 1 team and keep pushing towards success.
Sep 23, 06:55
Singapore tweaks could hurt Alpine - Gasly
Circuit changes in Singapore will probably not play into Alpine's hands, Pierre Gasly has admitted.
Sep 12, 08:11
Renault CEO says axed Szafnauer broke F1 'promises'
Renault's CEO has justified his decision to dump Alpine team principal Otmar Szafnauer.
Sep 11, 08:12
Contract talks with Leclerc 'starting' now - Vasseur
Talks between Ferrari and Charles Leclerc have now begun.
Sep 1, 08:17
Szafnauer to 'lose weight' after F1 sacking
Otmar Szafnauer says losing weight is now at the top of his list after being sacked by Alpine.
Aug 9, 09:14
Gasly's manager admits Alpine 'frustration'
Former team member Denis Chevrier thinks the political and managerial chaos at Alpine has been powered by an uncompetitive car.
Aug 4, 07:53
F1 rivals eyeing sacked Szafnauer, Permane
Two rival team bosses think axed Alpine chiefs Otmar Szafnauer and Alan Permane will have no trouble returning to Formula 1.
Aug 4, 07:51
Renault not spending enough in F1 - Budkowski
The problem at Alpine isn't people - it's money.
Aug 3, 08:48
Szafnauer not ruling out Aston Martin return
One of Otmar Szafnauer's last acts before leaving the F1 paddock and his role as Alpine team boss behind in Belgium was to stop in at the Aston Martin motorhome.
Aug 2, 08:01
Abiteboul agrees Alpine 'arrogance' hurting F1 team
"Arrogance" may explain the current management turmoil at Renault-owned Alpine, former team boss Cyril Abiteboul said.
Aug 1, 07:10
Szafnauer hopes to return to Alpine-like role 'soon'
There is "fake news everywhere" in Formula 1 these days, according to departing Alpine team boss Otmar Szafnauer.
Jul 31, 08:38
Szafnauer doubts Sunday will be 'last time' in F1
Otmar Szafnauer thinks he will be back in the Formula 1 paddock eventually.
Jul 30, 08:27
Prost 'sad' as more turmoil engulfs Alpine
French F1 legend Alain Prost is "sad" about the turmoil currently taking place at the Renault-owned Alpine team.
Jul 29, 08:17
Szafnauer denies risk of losing F1 job
After horror outings at Silverstone and in Hungary, Alpine should make a two-tenth step forward this weekend at Spa-Francorchamps.
Jul 26, 08:04
F1 set for talks over engine performance, budget caps
Budget caps and struggling engines will be on the agenda at the next meeting of the F1 Commission.
Jul 24, 08:44
Alpine never made offer for 2023 - Alonso
Fernando Alonso has revealed that Alpine never actually made him an offer to stay with the Renault-owned team last year.
Jul 22, 08:16
Huge changes at struggling Alpine keep on coming
The sweeping changes underway at Alpine are continuing apace.
Jul 21, 09:09
Three F1 teams risk budget cap overspend
Three Formula 1 teams are reportedly at risk of breaching the sport's budget cap rules.
Jul 19, 08:19
Renault backs Mercedes in 2026 rules dispute
Renault-owned Alpine has joined Mercedes in publicly backing Formula 1's controversial engine rules for 2026.
Jul 14, 08:20
New Alpine F1 boss denies he will replace Szafnauer
The new vice president of Alpine's racing programs has denied he will effectively replace current Formula 1 team boss Otmar Szafnauer.
Jul 12, 07:16
F1 complains to UK gov't about Brexit impact
Formula 1 teams and officials have appealed to the British government to make their lives easier due to the consequences of 'Brexit'.
Jul 11, 07:36
Alpine must 'find solutions' amid slump - Gasly
Pierre Gasly says Alpine has to "find solutions" to the Renault-owned team's stalled progress in Formula 1.
Jul 11, 07:32
Szafnauer uncomfortable with Alpine team structure
Esteban Ocon raced through an apparent spat between his Alpine team bosses to put the Renault-owned team back on track in Monaco.
May 29, 07:05
Ocon not commenting on CEO Rossi's 'criticism'
Esteban Ocon in Monaco refused to comment on recent statements made by Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi.
May 26, 08:19
F1 should allow spending outside budget cap - Alpine
Otmar Szafnauer says Renault-owned Alpine is pushing hard to up its game in Formula 1.
May 16, 07:01
Szafnauer responds to CEO Rossi's 'pressure'
Team boss Otmar Szafnauer says he will confront Laurent Rossi about the Alpine CEO's latest comments.
May 10, 08:18
Hamilton 'weaknesses' showing in 2023 - Alonso
Fernando Alonso has hit back at Lewis Hamilton's claim that the 2023 Red Bull is the fastest-ever Formula 1 car.
Apr 1, 06:44
Ricciardo eyes getting 'back on the grid' in 2024
Daniel Ricciardo admits he doesn't want to settle in to 'sabbatical' life too much.
Mar 31, 07:14
Alpine 'will suffer' Alonso loss - Villeneuve
1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve thinks Alpine "will suffer" as a result of losing Fernando Alonso.
Mar 15, 05:14
Alpine must 'get closer' to Aston Martin - boss
Alpine needs to take the example of Aston Martin as it continues to push towards the front of the Formula 1 grid.
Mar 9, 05:38
Alpine smiling after mysterious test form
Alpine's place in the 2023 pecking order is perhaps less clear than any other Formula 1 team.
Mar 3, 05:00
Teams must be 'careful' with Netflix details
Formula 1 teams may need to wise up about how Netflix puts together the sport's official series Drive To Survive.
Mar 1, 05:43
Alpine not missing Alonso 'yet'
Otmar Szafnauer insists Alpine is not missing Fernando Alonso - yet.
Feb 20, 05:48
Alpine owner Renault in F1 for 'long term' - CEO
Renault is pledging its ongoing commitment to Formula 1, despite departed 2022 driver Fernando Alonso insisting Alpine was "happy with fourth" overall.
Feb 17, 05:02
