It was important for Pierre Gasly to learn how Alpine work trackside during the recent test in Abu Dhabi ahead of his move to the team in 2023, according to Alan Permane. read more »

BWT Alpine F1 Team's Sporting Director Alan Permane hopes that both Esteban Ocon and Fernando Alonso can utilise the strong race pace of the A522 to clinch fourth place in... read more »

Alpine sporting director Alan Permane has warned that Pirelli faces "a very big challenge" with the planned tyre-blanket ban in F1 from 2024. read more »

Alpine sporting director Alan Permane has revealed the FIA believes the Haas protest saga against Fernando Alonso went "too far" but believes a line has now been... read more »

Alan Permane has confidence that Alpine can score good points during Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix whether the race is wet or dry. read more »

Veteran engineer, Alan Permane believes that the process of deciding the grid order following the allocation of penalties could be automated. read more »

Alpine sporting director Alan Permane believes progress is being made under the new FIA regime but has additionally claimed there remains "plenty to do". read more »

Alan Permane was pleased with the result of Qualifying in Belgium on Saturday for Alpine, with Esteban Ocon and Fernando Alonso both placing inside the top six. read more »

Alpine sporting director Alan Permane says he expects Aston Martin's updated rear wing that was unveiled in Hungary will be copied throughout the grid. Aston Martin turned... read more »

Today's team representatives press conference with Andreas Seidl, Christian Horner, Mike Krack, Franz Tost, Laurent Mekies and Alan Permane. read more »

BWT Alpine F1 Team Sporting Director Alan Permane was pleased with the team's Friday running at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, as upgrades prove to be "working very... read more »

In Florida, Alonso dropped out of the points when he was handed a penalty for gaining an advantage by going off track when battling with Mick Schumacher.Although such penalties... read more »

Fernando Alonso is still racing at the level that he was 15 years ago when he won back-to-back titles, says Alan Permane. read more »

Alpine have a "nice upgrade" on the way, it would seem. read more »

Alpine enjoyed a highly successful opening day at the Australian Grand Prix, ending Friday with Fernando Alonso in fourth and Esteban Ocon in sixth. read more »

After Friday running, BWT Alpine F1 Team Sporting Director Alan Permane sees improvement in the car at "challenging" Jeddah Corniche Circuit. read more »

Loose sidepod aside, it was a good opening practice day for Alpine in Bahrain on Friday, according to Sporting Director Alan Permane. read more »

Alpine were able to resolve their porpoising issues in Bahrain with Alan Permane saying the team will be in the Q3 fight come Saturday. read more »

Alpine sporting director Alan Permane has revealed how the team would have fought off Lewis Hamilton had the Mercedes driver not been held up by Fernando Alonso in Hungary. read more »

Esteban Ocon took the victory but Fernando Alonso was "100 percent, undoubtedly crucial" for that says Alpine sporting director Alan Permane. read more »

Alpine sporting director Alan Permane has praised Fernando Alonso for holding his hands up after his difficult spell to start the season. read more »

Renault sporting director Alan Permane feels that, while he's quick, adaptability is Fernando Alonso's key strength.  read more »

Michael Schumacher's mechanic, Giancarlo Fisichella's race engineer, expletive-laden radio with Kimi Raikkonen - Renault Sporting Director Alan Permane has some... read more »

Renault sporting director Alan Permane is confident Fernando Alonso has lost none of the ambition that carried him to two World titles. read more »

Renault sporting director Alan Permane believes Fernando Alonso remains just as ambition as when becoming world champion 15 years ago. read more »