Over the Belgian Grand Prix weekend, it was confirmed by Alpine that Team Principal Otmar Szafnauer and Sporting Director Alan Permane would be leaving the operation, with Chief Technical Officer Pat Fry making the switch to Williams. Alpine appointed new Interim Team Principal Bruno Famin,
Chief Technical Officer Pat Fry has also left to join the F1 rivals, Williams. Szafnauer and Permane will remain in their respective roles for this Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix. The announcement about their sacking was made moments after the practice ended at the Spa circuit on Friday.