Alpine's Turmoil and Engine Strategy

Alpine is facing significant challenges with the recent departure of team principal Bruno Famin, which has been compounded by ongoing performance issues and complaints from ex-employees about the team's direction. The team failed to deliver during practice sessions as Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly encountered technical problems, leaving them struggling for points. A potential shift away from using their own engines to adopting Mercedes engines raises concerns about their identity and marketing as a manufacturer in Formula One. This decision could disconnect them from their racing heritage, diminishing their ability to promote Renault cars through their Formula One efforts.