Following the departure of Harman and chief of aerodynamics de Beer, three newly appointed technical heads have taken over: Joe Burnell, David Wheater, and Ciaron Pilbeam. Meanwhile, new chief operating officers will be in charge of developing the Formula 1 factories at Alpine’s sites in Viry, France, and Enstone, UK.
As confirmed by Famin in a formal statement, the choice to execute these structural modifications is based on the recognition that the existing performance level is not up to par, necessitating a strategic restructure in terms of both personnel and organization.
Because of the turmoil in management from the previous year and Alpine’s poor start to the 2024 season, speculation about Renault’s future in Formula 1 is growing. Matthias Janisch, writing for Kleine Zeiting, argues differently, pointing out that teams are now significantly profitable due to the sport’s growing popularity and the implementation of budget caps. He believes Alpine will be in Formula 1 for a long time to come, debunking rumors that he will be leaving. Though there are rumors that a few well-known people may be leaving the scene in the months to come.
