Alpine's woes escalate as Fernando Alonso and Oscar Piastri shine for their new teams after the Enstone outfit's management blunders. Alonso's desire to renew his contract went unanswered, and Piastri declined to race for them. With both drivers securing podiums elsewhere, ex-Executive Director Marcin Budkowski believes it's a bitter pill to swallow for Alpine.
Alpine's ex-Executive Director, Marcin Budkowski, laments Aston Martin and McLaren's advancements, highlighting the contrast with Alpine's midfield struggles. He said, “It has to be said that Aston Martin’s results this year, and also McLaren’s, have shown that progress can be accelerated, although you can see Aston Martin slipping back a bit now, and McLaren has its good and its had bad moments. It is not a linear process, but those results from Aston Martin and McLaren have not helped the situation at Alpine, no. So it is extra sour for Alpine that former drivers Alonso and Piastri are now winning the points for those teams.”
Oscar Piastri impresses at McLaren, outperforming his more experienced teammate and challenging Red Bull's dominant Max Verstappen. Despite the MCL60's limitations, the Australian rookie showcased remarkable racing skills, earning praise from Verstappen for his strong season and performance at the Belgian GP.
Alpine's Struggles Escalate: Ex-Drivers Alonso and Piastri Shine Elsewhere
Alpine faces mounting troubles as former drivers Fernando Alonso and Oscar Piastri deliver exceptional performances for their new teams. Management delays and poor results have left the Enstone outfit in turmoil, while Alonso's departure and Piastri's rejection add to the irony.