A few hours after the announcement of his departure from Alpine, Alain Prost returned to the reasons for his divorce with the French team in an interview with L'Equipe.
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I was no longer involved in the decisions, sometimes I didn't share them, not even at all, but I had to continue to convey the official word.
Even as a member of the board of directors, I discovered certain decisions at the last minute.
One may not be listened to, but at least be warned in time.
It's a question of respect.
Relations became more and more complicated, I felt that there was a lot of jealousy
, ”explains the quadruple world champion in the preamble.
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Laurent Rossi wants all the light.
Alain Prost
A member of the team since Renault's return to Formula 1 in 2015, first as a consultant and ambassador then as a non-executive director, Prost points the finger at Alpine boss Laurent Rossi.
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Laurent Rossi's desire is to be alone, not to be polluted by anyone.
He also told me himself that he no longer needed to advise.
It was in Qatar, but he still offered me a contract in Abu Dhabi, which I refused.
It must be said, however, that it was a project in which I believed and I still believe, an ambitious project which has restored incredible motivation at the level of the group.
But now, there is a real desire to put a lot of people on the sidelines.
Laurent Rossi wants all the light
.”
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The "Professor", who reveals that he thought of running for the presidency of the International Automobile Federation at the end of 2021 - "
but it was too late
" -, regrets the form of the changes made by Alpine.
“
The team will leave with new faces, why not?
Otmar (Szafnauer, ex-boss of Aston Martin), if he comes, I appreciate him.
But we mustn't forget all the work done by the guys from Viry and Enstone, who are working hard on this project.
The change, again, I have nothing against, but what I do not appreciate is the lack of respect towards people.
What I like is people
.
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