Marcin Budkowski leaves Alpine

The internal restructuring ofAlpine F1 Team wanted by Laurent Red is on the way. While awaiting the possible arrival of Otmar Szafnauer in its ranks, the French team confirmed that Marcin Budkowski was leaving his position as executive director of the team. Formula 1.

At the end of its 2021 campaign punctuated by 5th place in the championship, Alpine decided to launch an internal restructuring plan. We knew that the management team was likely to be remodeled and here is its first victim: Marcin Budkowski. A member of the team since 2018, the Pole will not continue his adventure with the Blues despite constantly improving results since his arrival.

« I enjoyed being part of the management team of Renault and Alpine F1 Team and to work with such talented and committed people, confided the now former executive director ofAlpine. I will closely follow the team's progress over the next few seasons. »

« I would like to thank Marcin Budkowski for his commitment and his contribution to the team's results over the last 4 years, adds Laurent Rossi, boss ofAlpine. The team is fully focused on preparing the car for the first race in Bahrain and improving the performance. »

While waiting for the arrival of Marcin Budkowski’s successor, Laurent Rossi “ will temporarily manage the team to allow everyone to concentrate on preparing for next season. » Still as part of the internal restructuring plan, Otmar Szafnauer could join the Viry-Châtillon and enstone according to our information.

ALSO READ > Otmar Szafnauer at Alpine ?