Alpine explain the key to Ocon’s improvement
Marcin Budkowski has described the work that has gone into Esteban Ocon’s distinct improvement for Alpine so far this year.
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De Meo: Alonso ‘leading the whole team’ at Alpine
Luca de Meo, the Renault Group CEO, says Fernando Alonso is very much fulfilling the “leading role for everybody” he set him at Alpine.
‘One team could find something extra with 2022 rules’
2022 may see a team surge ahead but Fernando Alonso reckons "after two or three years" there will be multiple outfits fighting at the front.
Alpine will modify power steering to help Alonso
Fernando Alonso said that the power steering on his A521 will be tinkered with to bring it closer to his familiar style.
‘I’m giving 100% but it’s not enough to beat Ocon’
Fernando Alonso is impressed with Esteban Ocon, saying that while he is giving his maximum it is "not enough" to beat his team-mate.
Wolff: Ocon must first speak with Alpine about 2022
Toto Wolff says it is up to Esteban Ocon and Alpine to decide if they want to continue together next season - only then would Mercedes enter the conversation.
Ocon beats Alonso again in Alpine resurgence
Esteban Ocon was delighted Alpine had backed up their Portimao progress with another strong showing in Spanish Grand Prix qualifying.
Alonso P5 but ‘more to come’ in Barcelona
Fernando Alonso ended FP2 at the Spanish GP in P5 just behind Alpine team-mate Esteban Ocon, but said there is more to come.
Alonso: Talk of struggles are unfortunate
Fernando Alonso says the media's reaction to his Imola troubles was overblown with others drivers who "changed teams" also on the backfoot.
Kvyat has ‘many offers’, but still wants to race in F1
Daniil Kvyat says he is weighing up offers for next season but ideally wants to be back racing in Formula 1.
Abiteboul retains Alpine link with new advisory role
Cyril Abiteboul has found a new job as an advisor to Mecachrome, a group that assembles Alpine's F1 engine.
Alonso baffled by eight-tenths loss in qualifying
Fernando Alonso hoped Alpine's sudden improvement would generate a solid qualifying showing at Portimao, but for him those plans went downhill fast.
Alonso talks ‘no different’ to MotoGP champ Mir
Alpine racing director Davide Brivio says he doesn't see many differences in the conversations he has with Fernando Alonso and MotoGP champion Joan Mir.
Norris concern as Alpine show signs of life
Alpine looked strong in FP2 in Portimao, securing P5 and P6, so much so that Lando Norris is worried about making it to Q3 ahead of them.
Alpine now in a ‘position to fight’ at Portimao
Esteban Ocon said Alpine are now in a "position to fight" at the Portuguese Grand Prix after a solid Friday showing.
Alonso happy to partner with ‘dedicated’ Ocon
Fernando Alonso says he is "impressed" by Alpine team-mate Esteban Ocon so far, with the pair hoping to move the team forward.
Brivio: F1 drivers work more than MotoGP riders
Alpine racing director Davide Brivio sees similarities between Formula 1 and MotoGP, but feels a Formula 1 driver has the higher workload.
Will take ‘more than a few upgrades’ to fix Alpine
Not where they want to be, Alpine are going to need "more than a few upgrades" to get involved in this year's midfield battle.
Ocon sees encouraging signs at Alpine after Imola
Esteban Ocon led home a double-points finish for Alpine at Imola, and he sees encouraging signs for the team's progression.
JV’s comments have no bearing on Alonso’s plans
Fernando Alonso says whether he enters another Indy 500 won't be determined by what Jacques Villeneuve has to say about his chances.
Alonso ‘not good enough’, outqualified by Ocon
Fernando Alonso admitted he "was not good enough" during Imola qualifying, but remains hopeful of a top-10 finish in the race.
Alonso feels adrenaline build in Imola return
Fernando Alonso could feel the "adrenaline" build as he returned to Imola, now armed with the modern Formula 1 cars.
Alpine rubbish Twitter ‘hoax’ of a positive test
Alpine have rubbished reports based on a Twitter comment, in which the user himself later used the word 'hoax', that one of their drivers had tested positive for Covid-19.
Alpine: Partner teams can be ‘dangerously expensive’
Alpine bosses have said providing partner teams with engines is "not a good deal" for Renault as it could prove "dangerously expensive" in the long run.
Alonso ‘Godfather of everybody’ at Alpine
Renault CEO Luca de Meo says that Fernando Alonso's role within Alpine has changed from what he brought to Renault as a young driver.
Renault CEO: ‘A lot of people told me to stop F1’
Renault CEO Luca de Meo said there was lots of opposition to the company continuing in Formula 1, but he was determined to stay via Alpine.
Alpine confirm upgraded aero package for Imola
Alpine executive director Marcin Budkowski said the team are lacking a "few tenths" to their rivals, but upgrades are coming for Imola.
Alonso’s return unaffected by Abiteboul exit
Fernando Alonso supported Renault's decision to change their F1 management ahead of the 2021 season, which included Cyril Abiteboul's exit.
Why it’s now or never for under-pressure Ocon
Esteban Ocon has a key season ahead of him and if he is to stay on the grid next year and beyond, he needs to have the season of his life against Fernando Alonso at Alpine.
Prost expects Alonso/Ocon ‘psychological game’
Alain Prost believes a “psychological game” should ensue between Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon at Alpine – but that neither ought to be “destabilised” by it.