Spanish Grand Prix 2024: Alpine takes advantage of Sainz

Ga change in scenario in the final hours, culminating just three days after Flavio Briatore is back in Formula 1 at the helm of Alpine as an advisor and signatory: Carlos Sainz is on his wish list to replace Esteban Ocon.

Williams and Audi are not alone in their desire to win the race in the Ferrari 55, which has attracted strong last-minute interest from Flavio, as announced last Friday.s, and Luca de Meo, CEO of the French firm, very excited about the signing of the contract with the Spaniard, introduced a new option into the equation for the future Spaniard, who wants to make a quick decision now.

Alpine, which started the season far from being among the leaders and as the worst team, corrected course despite the internal war, and at Montmelo both cars already scored points, even overtaking Aston Martin.

This Sunday, Flavio was seen in the paddock with Sainz Sr., chatting in seemingly informal meetings, and also with De Meo (with whom he entered the French hospitality zone first thing in the morning, when there are fewer people on the track).but they could end up teaming with Pierre Gasly, who still doesn’t have a contract extension. If they arrive too late, we will know in a few hours.

They also already know Carlos, who raced with them for half a season alongside Hulkenberg before moving to Ferrari. Alpine in 2026 could ditch the Renault engine, which is currently not the best on the grid, and inherit Mercedes, which will remain free of Aston Martin, which in turn will carry Honda leaving Red Bull.

It remains to be seen whether Alpine will include an exit clause to allow Carlos to leave if Red Bull has the option due to Verstappen or Checo’s exhaustion, as Williams would also suggest.