WEC
Following the announcement of the WEC's withdrawal at the end of the season, Alpine confirms the departure of Bruno Famin
Bruno Famin will no longer wear the colors ofAlpine. Photo DPPI
Bruno Famin no longer holds his position as director of motorsport within the brand AlpineThe French manufacturer indicated in a press release sent out on Thursday evening, March 19, that the French engineer " recently left his position This revelation is hardly a surprise, since the name of the former director of Peugeot Sport no longer appeared in recent communications from the team.
Axel Plasse will assume his duties at Alpine
Axel Plasse, VP Alpine Tech, who is already the supervisor of the endurance program, will now also assume these responsibilities while working closely with Team Principal Philippe Sinault and the entire team.Alpine Endurance Team. “ First of all, we would like to thank Bruno Famin for his work and commitment to the endurance program ofAlpineHe played a key role in setting up the project and supported the team from its earliest stages of development, which resulted in three impressive podium finishes and a significant victory at Fuji. This continues my role as VP Alpine At Tech, where I was already overseeing the program, I am also taking over Bruno's responsibilities, working even more closely to support the team alongside Philippe Sinault. "Axel Plasse stated in the press release.
Bruno Famin had joined Alpine in February 2022 as managing director in charge of engine developmentAlpine F1 Team. In July 2023, he was promoted to team principal.Alpine Motorsports. A role in which he was responsible for overseeing all of the brand's motorsport projects. Renault, notably the World Endurance Championship and the Dakar Rally with Dacia, but also the Formula 1He also served as the team manager. Alpine in F1 after Otmar Szafnauer's departure at the end of July 2023. Initially appointed as interim head, he was confirmed in this role for the 2024 season before being replaced in August of the same year by Oliver Oakes. He then took charge of the other automotive activities of the Renault Group at Viruses-Châtillon, his departure follows the brand's announcement to discontinue its Endurance and rally-raid at the end of the season.
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RENE BOZEC
23/03/2026 at 04:45 a.m.
Hey "Baf", right on target!
RENE BOZEC
20/03/2026 at 07:42 a.m.
Retired? Don't be ridiculous! We'll see him again soon as an FIA advisor or at the ACO, taking over from Dr. Ullrich, who, like everyone else, isn't getting any younger. Place your bets.
Martin
20/03/2026 at 06:41 a.m.
Exactly the state of ruined France, what a shame this country has left but memories of Renault FI with a Mercedes engine, now the end of endurance racing 😭 poor France, I'm ashamed
Berliner Traum
20/03/2026 at 02:48 a.m.
Just a retirement. Not enough to make a big deal out of. That's life, plain and simple.
Laroug
20/03/2026 at 01:22 a.m.
Finally! This guy is a bad guy...
Yves-Henri RANDIER
20/03/2026 at 12:32 a.m.
He logically asserted his retirement rights and Alpine He also took the opportunity to eliminate his position and thus save a line item in his payroll.
DANRV64
20/03/2026 at 10:50 a.m.
He's of retirement age, plus he's going to receive severance pay, it's perfect timing for him.
LAURENT MOLINEAU
20/03/2026 at 10:48 a.m.
Everything is definitely going to hell in a handbasket at Renault!
CHRISTOPHE
20/03/2026 at 10:33 a.m.
He's going to break a record... for layoffs.