The Alpine F1 Team announced on Thursday that former Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team Principal and CEO Otmar Szafnauer has been named as the new Team Principal of the Enstone-based outfit.

The Alpine F1 Team announced on Thursday that former Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team Principal and CEO Otmar Szafnauer has been named as the new Team Principal of the Enstone-based outfit.
The Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One Team announced on Wednesday that Team Principal and CEO Otmar Szafnauer has left the team.
In a statement, the Silverstone-based outfit said:
Otmar Szafnauer has left the Company and his role at Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One™ Team will be managed within the leadership team until a replacement is appointed.
We would like to thank him for the service provided to the team over the past 12 years and wish him well for the future as he will undoubtedly take on new challenges.
Fortunately, we are led and managed by a strong group of individuals, and we are comfortable to take a little time to explore options before announcing a new team structure. The focus of the team is currently
on preparing the most competitive car possible for the start of the 2022 season.