Alain Prost leaves Alpine: F1 world champion criticises team as he exits advisory role amid restructure

Alain Prost accuses Alpine of “no respect” after his exit gets leaked and criticises CEO Laurent Rossi; Prost’s exit follows Marcin Budkowski’s, with French outfit – who have been linked with Otmar Szafnauer – restructuring
By Matt Morlidge

Prost, a four-time world champion and one of the most successful drivers in F1 history, had served as a special advisor to the French outfit, who were rebranded from Renault to Alpine last year, since 2017.

But the official F1 website reported on Monday that Prost, 66, would be leaving his non-executive director role at Alpine
Prost confirmed his exit later that evening but criticised the team for the way the news emerged, while also insisting – after it was claimed that Alpine had opted against renewing his deal – that he refused an offer to stay.

amvery disappointed how this newshas been announced today,” Prost posted on Instagram.”It was agreed that we would announce together with Alpine! No respect sorry!

“I have refused the offer made to me in Abu Dhabi for the 2022 season because of a personal relationship and I was right!

“To the Enstone and Viry team, I will miss you.”