Alpine F1 boss Bruno Famin set to be 'REPLACED' following Belgian Grand Prix

Christian Horner, Bruno Famin, Red Bull, Alpine, Belgium, 2024 — Photo: © IMAGO

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F1 team boss set to be 'REPLACED' after Belgian GP

Bruno Famin took over the role at Alpine in 2023

Kevin McKenna

Friday 26 July 2024 11:57 Updated: 11:17

After reports emerged that a Formula 1 team principal is set to be replaced, it has not taken long for a decision to be made.

The news came ahead of this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen will seek his first victory since mid-June.

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It has now been confirmed that Bruno Famin will step down from his role as Alpine team principal by the end of August.

A team statement read: "BWT Alpine F1 Team can confirm that Bruno Famin will move away from his current role as Team Principal of the F1 division by the end of August.

"Bruno will be in charge of all other Motorsport activities of the Renault Group at Viry-Chatillon. A new team principal will be announced in due course.”

Bruno Famin will step down from his role as team principal

Famin replaced Otmar Szafnauer after the 2023 Belgian GP

More change at Alpine

After enduring a dismal start to the season, Alpine have improved performances in recent months, with Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon challenging for points on a more consistent basis.

With things gradually improving on the track, the team have been planning for their future away from the circuit too.

Last month, flamboyant Italian Flavio Briatore made his return to the sport after a long absence, taking on the role of executive advisor.

The team are also considering a change in engine supplier ahead of the upcoming regulation changes in 2026, with Mercedes believed to be a viable option.

Flavio Briatore joined Alpine earlier this year as an executive advisor

Now, in the latest development in what has been a tumultuous season, Bruno Famin will step down from his position.

The Frenchman took over the role in 2023 in controversial circumstances, replacing Otmar Szafnauer, whose sacking was announced shortly after Friday's practice at the Belgian GP.

The Enstone-based outfit are now looking for their second boss in as many years, with Autosport.com reporting that Hitech GP founder Oliver Oakes is in line to take over.

The 36-year-old currently oversees Hitech's racing teams in F2 and F3, and if appointed, would become the youngest team principal in the paddock.

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