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'Confident' Alpine planning upgrade package for F1 Bahrain GP

The Alpine Formula 1 team has “a level of confidence” ahead of the opening race of the season in Bahrain, where it will introduce its first upgrade package.

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‘Confident’ Alpine planning upgrade for F1 Bahrain GP

The Alpine Formula 1 team has “a level of confidence” ahead of the opening race of the season in Bahrain, where it will already introduce its first upgrade package.

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Netflix Drive to Survive S5 review: Still a must-watch despite drawbacks

A word of caution for those wishing to view the latest Formula 1 offering from Netflix's Drive to Survive documentary series, which releases today.

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Drive to Survive Season 5 review: Still a must-watch despite drawbacks

A word of caution for those wishing to view the latest Formula 1 offering from Netflix's Drive to Survive documentary series, which releases today.

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Otmar Szafnauer bites back at Fernando Alonso over "happy with fourth" jibe at Alpine

Speaking to Alpine chief Szafnauer at the team's car launch event on Thursday night, Mirror Sport asked for his thoughts on Alonso's suggestion that his old team had a lack of ambition

Daily Mirror

Alpine make "eliminate" vow after losing Oscar Piastri to rivals McLaren through loophole

Otmar Szafnauer said a "loophole" allowed Piastri to slip through their fingers, and Alpine had made changes to ensure they are not left red-faced by such a situation again

Daily Mirror

How Alpine plans to take the next step in F1 2023

In 2022 the chase for the top three Formula 1 teams was led by Alpine, at least in terms of the final world championship positions.

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Esteban Ocon has change to make as Alpine try to avoid Pierre Gasly fireworks

In Mirror Sport's F1 2023 season preview, Daniel Moxon looks at the state of play for Alpine with a new all-French driver line-up which is both exciting and nerve-racking for Otmar Szafnauer

Irish Mirror

F1 teams looking to "exploit" cost cap extras, says Alpine

Alpine Formula 1 boss Otmar Szafnauer says that top teams are gaining an advantage within the cost cap regulations by juggling staff across different projects.

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Alpine chief fires stern warning at Esteban Ocon which may vindicate Fernando Alonso

The relationship between Ocon and Alonso deteriorated towards the end of last season, when they incurred the wrath of their boss by colliding during the Brazilian Grand Prix Sprint

Daily Mirror

McLaren senses a good fight but no trouble between Norris and Piastri

McLaren is certain that Oscar Piastri will provide a stern challenge to new Formula 1 team-mate Lando Norris, but has no fears their rivalry will cause friction.

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Piastri will challenge Norris, but no friction expected - McLaren

McLaren is certain that Oscar Piastri will provide a stern challenge to new Formula 1 teammate Lando Norris, but has no fears their rivalry will cause friction.

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Top F1 teams have found "loopholes" to get around budget cap, claims Alpine chief

Otmar Szafnauer believes the advantage the smaller teams once had by not being forced to cut staff numbers no longer exists as the top teams try to exploit the rules

Daily Mirror

Ocon feels "more relaxed" under current Alpine F1 management set-up

Esteban Ocon says he is 'definitely more relaxed' working with the existing Alpine Formula 1 management set-up following a number of changes at the team in recent years.

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Ocon should be known as the French minister of defence, says Szafnauer

Esteban Ocon should be known as the French minister of defence following his impressive efforts holding off drivers in Formula 1 this year, according to Alpine team boss Otmar Szafnauer.

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Alpine chief predicts Oscar Piastri's F1 career will "perish" after defecting to McLaren

Piastri left Alpine to join midfield rivals McLaren acrimoniously this year and, judging by his recent comments about the Aussie, it seems Otmar Szafnauer still isn't too happy about it

Autosport

GP Racing Podcast: The many faces of Sebastian Vettel

Four-time Formula 1 world champion Sebastian Vettel has driven his final grand prix, and the latest Flat Chat podcast from GP Racing magazine examines his career and legacy.

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McLaren boss hits out at “unfair” Oscar Piastri criticism from Alpine counterpart

McLaren team principal Zak Brown stood by new driver Oscar Piastri following criticism from the boss of his old team Otmar Szafnauer who lost the youngster in controversial circumstances

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Sargeant lined up for winter testing with 2021 Alpine F1 car

New Williams driver Logan Sargeant could log extra Formula 1 mileage over the winter in a 2021 Alpine, if the two teams finalise a deal.

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Furious Alpine chief in public swipe at Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon after collision

Alonso and Ocon crashed into each other during the Sprint race in Brazil on Saturday, wrecking their chances of scoring points and incurring the wrath of the Alpine team principal

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Oscar Piastri free to drive for McLaren earlier than planned as deal struck with Alpine

McLaren confirmed in the summer that they had signed Piastri to replace Daniel Ricciardo for the 2023 season, after winning their legal battle with rivals Alpine

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Alpine agrees to early F1 contract exit for Piastri

Alpine has agreed to end its contract with Oscar Piastri, allowing McLaren's future Formula 1 driver to make an earlier than expected start to life with the team.

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Alpine: "Justice prevailed" on Alonso F1 mirror penalty

Alpine Formula 1 boss Otmar Szafnauer says “justice prevailed” after Fernando Alonso regained his seventh place in last week’s US GP following a series of hearings on Thursday.

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Szafnauer: "Justice prevailed" on Alonso F1 mirror penalty

Alpine Formula 1 boss Otmar Szafnauer says “justice prevailed” after Fernando Alonso regained his seventh place in last week’s US GP following a series of hearings on Thursday.

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McLaren expects Alpine to keep Piastri until end of F1 season

McLaren expects Alpine will keep hold of reserve driver Oscar Piastri until the end of the Formula 1 season, having previously considered an early release.

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