The final day of the 2026 shakedown in Barcelona saw a flurry of activity, and Alpine F1 completed an impressive 160 laps thanks to Pierre Gasly, the highest tally of any of the drivers. Alpine’s Managing Director, Steve Nielsen, noted the “productive mileage” the team has managed to secure before heading into pre-season testing in…
Franco Colapinto has opened up about Alpine’s chronic uncompetitiveness, his on-track improvement in recent weekends, controversy over team orders in Austin, simulator work, and future prospects as they gear up for the last few races of the 2025 F1 season. Following his official debut for Alpine at the Imola GP, the first half of Colapinto’s…
In July of this year, Alpine F1 Team announced Steve Nielsen as Managing Director, in wake of Oil Oakes’ departure. Nielsen has taken charge of day-to-day management of the team, ultimately reporting to Flavio Briatore. The moderator asked Nielsen about his return to Enstone in a Singapore Grand Prix Press Conference. Neilsen’s return to Enstone…
Pierre Gasly left qualifying at the F1 Italian GP in Monza fully aware of Alpine’s current limitations but confident about the team’s long-term project. The Frenchman, who recently committed to a three-year extension, said the team’s decision to prioritise 2026 development explains its lack of competitiveness this season. Backing Alpine’s long-term vision Pierre Gasly admitted…
BWT Alpine F1 Team has announced that the team has appointed Steve Nielsen as Managing Director alongside other senior hires to key positions in the F1 team, with Kris Midgley also joining. In the team statement launched on Friday, BWT Alpine Formula One Team stated that Steve Nielsen will start his role in September ahead…
Earlier this month, the FIA opened a compliance investigation against Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff and his wife Susie Wolff, the…
