Laurent Rossi 2023 Beyond the Grid podcast interview
In today's episode, Tom Clarkson sat down with Laurent Rossi, CEO of the Alpine F1 team, to discuss his to-do list for the upcoming season and his plans to take on the 'big three' teams.
As CEO of both the French road car company and the F1 operation split between France and the UK, Rossi's to-do list is nothing short of intimidating. His experience, from growing up in a racing heartland to studying at leading universities and working at top-tier companies, has prepared him for the task at hand.
In 2022, Rossi had to handle the clashing teammates of Esteban Ocon and Fernando Alonso, and he's now looking to turn these 'beasts' into team players. For the 2023 season, Alpine's lineup will feature Ocon and Pierre Gasly, who have been rivals since they were 6 years old. Rossi knows that to close the gap to Mercedes, Ferrari, and Red Bull, he needs these two to work together to help the team 'climb the mountain.'
In this exclusive interview, Rossi discusses his plans with Team Principal Otmar Szafnauer to make Alpine winners. He also shares what the team learned from the 2022 departure of junior driver Oscar Piastri, who now races with McLaren.
Tune in to hear Laurent Rossi's insights into the challenges of running an F1 team and his plans for taking on the 'big three' in the 2023 season. This is a must-listen for any F1 fan!
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