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Otmar Szafnauer reveals failed Kimi Raikkonen bid involving "Angry Birds" founders

Otmar Szafnauer has revealed how his failed push to sign Kimi Raikkonen for Force India involved a Red Bull party, a Sao Paulo hotel meeting and the founders of 'Angry Birds'

Motorsport · May 16

Why a new simulator is key to Alpine’s F1 ambitions

Alpine owners Renault want to see the team achieve success sooner rather later, despite the stated 100-race plan that Szafnauer and his colleagues had put in place.

Autosport · Aug 16, 2023

Szafnauer: Renault management lacks understanding on how to succeed in F1

Szafnauer departed the team after last month's Belgian Grand Prix as part of wholesale changes at the Enstone outfit, with long-time sporting director Alan Permane also leaving.

Autosport · Aug 15, 2023

Alpine was "not on same timeline" as Szafnauer on reaching F1 goals

This season Alpine has struggled to live up to its goal of maintaining fourth in the championship, which it claimed last year.

Autosport · Jul 28, 2023

Szafnauer out as Alpine F1 team boss

Szafnauer will leave by “mutual agreement” after this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix.

Autosport · Jul 28, 2023

Szafnauer leaves Alpine F1 team principal role

Szafnauer will leave by “mutual agreement” after this weekend’s Belgian GP.

Motorsport · Jul 28, 2023

Alpine F1 team boss Szafnauer trusts Renault chief de Meo to give him time

The number was announced as the timeline for Alpine to work its way to the front of the F1 field after Szafnauer was put in charge of the Enstone team at the start of 2022.

Autosport · Jul 24, 2023

Szafnauer trusts Renault boss de Meo to give him time

The number was announced as the timeline for Alpine to work its way to the front of the F1 field after Szafnauer was put in charge of the Enstone team at the start of 2022.

Motorsport · Jul 24, 2023

Renault doesn’t back push to tweak 2026 F1 power unit rules

In recent weeks, some engine manufacturers have indicated that the rules should perhaps be revisited while there is still time, with particular reference to the current 50:50 balance between combustion engine and electrical power.

Motorsport · Jul 12, 2023

Renault doesn't support push to tweak 2026 F1 power unit rules

In recent weeks some engine manufacturers have indicated that the rules should perhaps be revisited while there is still time, with particular reference to the current 50:50 balance between combustion engine and electrical power.

Autosport · Jul 12, 2023