SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium : Renault-owned Alpine are going through a period of 'pain and trouble' evidenced by high-level departures from the Formula One team, Williams boss James Vowles told reporters at the Belgian Grand Prix.He was speaking after Williams, also former champions emerging from a tough p
SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium : Renault-owned Alpine are going through a period of 'pain and trouble' evidenced by high-level departures from the Formula One team, Williams boss James Vowles told reporters at the Belgian Grand Prix.
"The bit I can really say is that Pat's not a part of that change that they're going through. Pat's decision was made many, many months ago." He identified Fry as someone who knew how to empower and train up the next generation of engineers, and had the experience to put a structure in place for the long term.
Szafnauer said only last weekend that he was confident Renault head Luca de Meo would give him time, with the team working to a 100 race plan.
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