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Alpine: ‘No discussion’ with Andretti on engine since F1 verdict

by Dan Lawrence
2 years ago
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How Famin is aiming to reverse Alpine’s previous F1 failures

Bruno Famin (FRA) Alpine Motorsports Vice President on the grid. 08.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 18, Qatar Grand Prix, Doha, Qatar, Race Day.

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Alpine has revealed it has had no discussions with Andretti regarding an engine deal since Formula 1 referred the Amercian outfit’s proposed bid to join the sport to 2028.

Part of Andretti’s bid to enter from 2026 involved running using a customer power unit before a General Motors-prepared Cadillac engine programme would be brought online.

As the current power unit manufacturer with the fewest customers, Alpine was understood to be the candidate to supply Andretti had its initial bid passed muster with FOM.

Andretti had a deal in place with Alpine that had since expired, but prior to FOM’s decision, Famin admitted that talks could reopen if the eponymous team’s bid was successful.

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Speaking to press including Motorsport Week at the launch of its 2024 F1 car, Alpine Team Principal Bruno Famin said that further conversations had not been held with Andretti.

“We had a pre-contract and after nothing happened,” said Famin.

“But it was, as I said before, it was related to the fact for Andretti to have this entry. For the time being, they have no entry.

“I read like you what FOM said about 2028. Let’s see what will be the future after that. Since FOM has given its answer, ​​I have no discussion at all.”

Michael Andretti (USA). 21.10.2023. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 19, United States Grand Prix, Austin, Texas, USA, Sprint Day.

 

The expansion of the F1 grid to 11 teams has caused the majority of teams to voice concerns regarding the spreading of prize funds contributing to a diluted pot.

FOM also felt that the proposed bid didn’t add the necessary value to the championship without the guaranteed addition of GM to produce a combined factory effort.

Famin’s stance on the matter when asked at the A524 launch also revolved around the value of any new competitors.

“The view is still the same, it’s still unchanged,” he began. “We are very happy about having an 11th team in F1 if they bring real added value to the championship.

“And it was to Formula One, to FOM, to evaluate what was the added value of that project. They made an analysis, they gave their answer.

“They are the ones who decide, and we are happy with that.

“I think it’s a case by case, it’s not a general position. Again, if Formula One says one day that an 11 team can bring a lot of added value to the championship, we will be very happy with that.”

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