Podcasts about Otmar Szafnauer

In this exclusive interview, Otmar Szafnauer — former Team Principal of Force India, Racing Point, Aston Martin, and Alpine — opens up about his journey from communist Romania to the pinnacle of Formula 1. He talks about racing culture, leadership, freedom, entrepreneurship, and what it truly takes to build winning teams.Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more exciting content about your favourite shows and celebrities. Hit the bell icon to stay updated on all our latest episodes

The Team Principal Podcast returns with exciting news, as Otmar Szafnauer brings us up to speed with on his plans to get a 12th team onto the F1 grid. Alongside his deputy TP Ben Anderson, Otmar explains why he thinks F1 would benefit from a 24-car grid and how he plans to make his vision a reality.After that, Otmar and Ben go over recent events at Otmar's old team, Alpine. Otmar shares his views on the latest leadership crisis at the Anglo-French squad, and weighs in on the decision to stand down Jack Doohan just six races into his rookie season for Franco Colapinto.And finally, after some cheeky recent comments from McLaren boss Zak Brown, Otmar sets the record straight on what happened with Oscar Piastri's contract situation at Alpine, including why he was helpless to prevent McLaren poaching the current championship leader back in 2022.Get 75% off your first month when you join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an F1-only tier! Head to patreon.com/therace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join RacingNews365's Ian Parkes and Nick Golding in a special episode of the podcast, as they are joined by former F1 team principal and friend of the channel Otmar Szafnauer to look ahead to Imola! Max Verstappen, McLaren and Ferrari are just a few of the talking points.Rather watch? Then click here!

The Team Principal Podcast is back! On episode 2, Otmar Szafnauer - the former TP of Racing Point, Alpine and Aston Martin - is joined by Ben Anderson to get into the thorny subject of F1 politics.They begin by discussing internal politics at Red Bull, and whether they played a part in the team dropping Liam Lawson for Yuki Tsunoda after just two races. Otmar also shares his thoughts on how fellow TP Christian Horner has managed the situation. After that, Otmar discusses the times in his career where he's had to deal with intra-team politics, including the time he had to resist pressure from a team owner to sign a particular driver, and the time he had to convince Alpine management to capitalise on uncertainty around a driver's contract. He also explains how team culture is essential to prevent political in-fighting within a team, and how politics contributed to his Alpine exit.There's also chat about inter-team politics, and the tactics teams use off-track to gain an edge over the opposition. Otmar also recalls the time he found himself in the middle of a political storm over the so-called ‘Pink Mercedes' affair, and explains how and why alliances shift between teams. He also takes us into a meeting of team principals, explains how bosses use the media for their own benefit, and much more.Plus, after Eddie Jordan's sad recent passing, Otmar pays tribute to a fellow team principal gone too soon.Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an F1-only tier! Head to Patreon.com/therace Follow The Race on Instagram, X and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Team Principal Podcast is back! On episode 2, Otmar Szafnauer - the former TP of Racing Point, Alpine and Aston Martin - is joined by Ben Anderson to get into the thorny subject of F1 politics. They begin by discussing internal politics at Red Bull, and whether they played a part in the team dropping Liam Lawson for Yuki Tsunoda after just two races. Otmar also shares his thoughts on how fellow TP Christian Horner has managed the situation.  After that, Otmar discusses the times in his career where he's had to deal with intra-team politics, including the time he had to resist pressure from a team owner to sign a particular driver, and the time he had to convince Alpine management to capitalise on uncertainty around a driver's contract. He also explains how team culture is essential to prevent political in-fighting within a team, and how politics contributed to his Alpine exit. There's also chat about inter-team politics, and the tactics teams use off-track to gain an edge over the opposition. Otmar also recalls the time he found himself in the middle of a political storm over the so-called ‘Pink Mercedes' affair, and explains how and why alliances shift between teams. He also takes us into a meeting of team principals, explains how bosses use the media for their own benefit, and much more. Plus, after Eddie Jordan's sad recent passing, Otmar pays tribute to a fellow team principal gone too soon. Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an F1-only tier! Head to Patreon.com/therace  Follow The Race on Instagram, X and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the very first episode of his new show, The Team Principal Podcast, former Aston Martin and Alpine boss Otmar Szafnauer is joined by The Race's Ben Anderson to discuss how a team principal goes about integrating a new driver into a team.First, Otmar talks about Lewis Hamilton's switch from Mercedes to Ferrari and the role Scuderia boss Fred Vasseur will have played in helping the seven-time world champion settle over the winter.Otmar offers his thoughts on what he'd do if he was in Fred's shoes, and then contrasts that approach with the approach Mercedes boss Toto Wolff will have to adopt to help Hamilton's replacement - rookie Kimi Antonelli - settle into his new life as a full-time grand prix driver.Within the discussion, Otmar reveals the techniques and strategies he used in his own career, and explains why being able to adapt your approach to suit the unique personality of each driver is so important for a team principal.To round off the episode, Otmar casts an eye over 2025's driver pairings, giving his team principal's take on which of the duos will be the most harmonious, which he'd like to manage, and which he expects to provide fireworks...SPECIAL OFFER: Get 90% off your first month when you join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an F1-only tier! Head to Patreon.com/therace Follow The Race on Instagram, X and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the very first episode of his new show, The Team Principal Podcast, former Aston Martin and Alpine boss Otmar Szafnauer is joined by The Race's Ben Anderson to discuss how a team principal goes about integrating a new driver into a team. First, Otmar talks about Lewis Hamilton's switch from Mercedes to Ferrari and the role Scuderia boss Fred Vasseur will have played in helping the seven-time world champion settle over the winter. Otmar offers his thoughts on what he'd do if he was in Fred's shoes, and then contrasts that approach with the approach Mercedes boss Toto Wolff will have to adopt to help Hamilton's replacement - rookie Kimi Antonelli - settle into his new life as a full-time grand prix driver. Within the discussion, Otmar reveals the techniques and strategies he used in his own career, and explains why being able to adapt your approach to suit the unique personality of each driver is so important for a team principal. To round off the episode, Otmar casts an eye over 2025's driver pairings, giving his team principal's take on which of the duos will be the most harmonious, which he'd like to manage, and which he expects to provide fireworks... SPECIAL OFFER: Get 90% off your first month when you join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an F1-only tier! Head to Patreon.com/therace Follow The Race on Instagram, X and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have some exciting news: We're launching a brand-new podcast - The Team Principal Podcast, with Otmar Szafnauer!As the former team principal of the Racing Point, Aston Martin and Alpine F1 teams, Otmar knows a thing or two about what it takes to run a multi-million dollar Formula 1 operation, and he's here to share that wisdom with you!Alongside his deputy TP, Ben Anderson, Otmar will share honest, unfiltered stories from his career, and use his unique viewpoint to reflect on breaking F1 news, as only a former team boss could. He'll also be joined by guests, including current and former F1 team principals, to discuss the thorny business of running a modern Formula 1 race team.The first episode will be dropping soon, so check back to this feed, or search for The Team Principal Podcast in your podcast app of choice and like, follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have some exciting news: We're launching a brand-new podcast - The Team Principal Podcast, with Otmar Szafnauer! As the former team principal of the Racing Point, Aston Martin and Alpine F1 teams, Otmar knows a thing or two about what it takes to run a multi-million dollar Formula 1 operation, and he's here to share that wisdom with you! Alongside his deputy TP, Ben Anderson, Otmar will share honest, unfiltered stories from his career, and use his unique viewpoint to reflect on breaking F1 news, as only a former team boss could.  He'll also be joined by guests, including current and former F1 team principals, to discuss the thorny business of running a modern Formula 1 race team. The first episode will be dropping soon, so check back to this feed, or search for The Team Principal Podcast in your podcast app of choice and like, follow or subscribe so you never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What stopped Otmar from joining Aston Martin? Why did he really leave Alpine?In Part 2, DC and EJ get into the big decisions that shaped Otmar's career - from building a Jordan-style culture at Alpine to understanding what makes a winning team. He opens up about leadership, Red Bull's talent poaching, and the challenges of managing people at the highest level of motorsport.Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok.Produced by WhisperExecutive Production by Whisper & New StrangeRecorded & Edited by New Strange Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are modern F1 cars too reliable to keep races unpredictable? And what does it take to become a team principal?DC and EJ sit down with former Alpine and Aston Martin boss Otmar Szafnauer to hear how he climbed the ranks to lead multiple F1 teams. From his early days in the sport to the high-stakes decisions at the top, Otmar shares insider stories and whether bulletproof reliability has made racing less exciting.If you want to hear Part 2 of this interview NOW, you can join the FFS! Club and also get ad-free listening, bonus episodes and more!Get in touch with DC and Eddie by emailing ffs@whisper.tv and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok.Produced by WhisperExecutive Production by Whisper & New StrangeRecorded & Edited by New Strange Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No episódio de hoje doF1Mania Em Ponto, Carlos Garcia e Gabriel Gavinelli trazem as principais notícias do mundo da Fórmula 1.Noprimeiro bloco, falamos sobre o lançamento doF1 75 Live, o evento que apresentará oficialmente a temporada 2025 da Fórmula 1. Saiba como assistir e o que esperar dessa transmissão especial.Nosegundo bloco, abordamos as declarações deChristian Horner, chefe da Red Bull, que sugeriu queMax Verstappen pode não ter uma carreira muito longa na categoria. O que isso significa para o futuro do tricampeão mundial?Nas rapidinhas,Otmar Szafnauer quer retornar à Fórmula 1, mas sob as condições certas.Ferrari define sua estratégia de desenvolvimento para 2025 e 2026.Enzo Fittipaldi é confirmado na CLX Motorsport para a temporada 2025 do ELMS

En este Expediente F1 te contamos la historia de Otmar Szafnauer y su paso por la Fórmula 1. Inició en BAR, pero pasó por Jaguar, Honda, Force India, Racing Point, Aston Martin y finalmente concluyó su paso en la Fórmula 1 en Alpine. Hasta ahora, ya que el rumano no descarta regresar eventualmente, pero desgraciadamente su carrera se vio manchada por una escandalosa gestión en Alpine. No olvides suscribirte, dejar tu like y tus comentarios. Te leemos.

Lance Stroll's foray into Fashion, Goatifi, Kamala, Mazepin, bye bye Fastest Lap point, bib adjustments, the soothing tones of Otmar Szafnauer, Colapinto ignores Brundle, George in the wall, Lewis in the gravel, Lando in the sin bin. THERE'S JUST SO MUCH TO GET THROUGH NOW F1 IS BACK...This week's episode of Dirty Air is sponsored by Indiana Jones Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which F1 circuits would Haydon and James get rid of and which would they bring back? Also on the podcast; Latest news from the paddock, Otmar Szafnauer is one of the nicest guys in F1 and who makes the top 15 sexiest F1 drivers? (not a poll ran by us)

Otmar Szafnauer just spilled some HEAVY BEANS regarding his Aston Martin & Alpine departures. Let's talk about it.

Otmar Szafnauer is a seasoned figure in the world of Formula 1, known for his leadership roles with teams like Force India, Aston Martin, and Alpine. Born in Romania and immigrating to the U.S. as a child, Otmar's unique journey shaped his approach to success in one of the most high-stakes sports in the world. His ability to navigate challenges both on and off the track has earned him a respected reputation within the motorsport community. In this episode, Jake and Damian sit down with Otmar to explore his career highlights and personal philosophies. He shares insights on the importance of psychological safety in Formula 1, explaining how learning from mistakes is crucial, yet minimising them is key to sustained success. He reflects on his time at Force India, where he made a significant impact and established a reputation that emphasised trust and risk-taking.Otmar also opens up about his experiences as an immigrant and how that mindset has influenced his approach to decision-making. He talks candidly about his tenure at Aston Martin, where expectations didn't quite align with reality, and delves into the controversial Oscar Piastri situation, providing behind-the-scenes details.This episode offers a fascinating look at leadership, decision-making, and the personal stories that shape a successful career in one of the most demanding sports in the world.

Actualidad de la F1 en la primera semana del parón veraniego. Checo Pérez no fue despedido con un giro de última hora: ¿qué pasó para que Red Bull cambiara su decisión? ¿El GP de México fue la clave? Mientras tanto, James Vowles se deshace en elogios acerca de Carlos Sainz, revela cuándo se interesó por él por primera vez y habla de su contrato. Alpine ya tiene nuevo Team Principal, y Otmar Szafnauer ha salido de la cueva para hacernos reír un ratito… Hazte fan de V9 por 2,99€ y accede a 4 podcasts extra (además de los dos en abierto) cada semana. Si no, ¡triunfará la Pérfida Albión! SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5WI4iZC5Sw2BvfN5aqA9po GRUPO TELEGRAM: https://t.me/grupoV9podcast TWITTER: @V9_PODCASTF1 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/v9_f1podcast/ PAYPAL: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/V9Podcast TIKTOK: @v9_formula1 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOTmKBtewbb_6nF3If328WA

This week we take the audience into the heart of an F1 team and look at how crucial decisions get made that can push the team up, or down, the grid; from where to spend the budget to get the best results, to hiring and firing drivers.  Otmar Szafnauer is a very experienced F1 team principal of Force India, Racing Point, Aston Martin and Alpine, with strong track record of getting bang for buck. He was fired by Alpine year ago, over a disagreement with Alpine management on what was the right pathway to success.  We discuss what data teams use to choose their drivers, whether hiring a rookie for 2025 is a smart idea and what has made McLaren competitive this year. Plus Otmar gives us a teasing view on new teams coming into the sport.  To break this all down James is joined in the studio by Autosport F1 Editor Jon Noble and Chief Motorsport Writer Ben Hunt.  Email your comments or questions to: jamesallenonf1@autosport.com 

Renault bring back F1's most notorious figure in recent memory is a new low.Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsIn this video, we delve into the dramatic changes happening at Alpine F1 as they bring back the controversial Flavio Briatore as an executive advisor, a move that underscores their desperate attempt to reclaim competitiveness in the sport. We'll discuss Renault's uncertain future in Formula 1, examining the looming questions about their long-term commitment to the sport that has been part of their identity for decades. With Alpine's recent performance struggles reaching new lows, we'll analyze the impact of firing former team principal Otmar Szafnauer and how it has further complicated their situation. Additionally, we explore the potential power unit changes on the horizon, including a significant shift from Renault to Mercedes, and what this means for Alpine's technical strategy moving forward. Finally, we dive into the intriguing speculation surrounding Alpine's future driver lineup, particularly the possibility of bringing Mick Schumacher on board due to Briatore's influential connections. This video is packed with all the latest F1 drama, insights, and detailed analysis of what lies ahead for Alpine F1. Don't miss out on the full story!#f1 #flaviobriatore #alpine #formula1 #pierregasly #canadiangp #f1drama #f1news #formulaone #f12024 #monacogp #ocon #gasly #jackdoohan #mickschumacher #alpinef1 #schumacher #formula12024 #f1latest #f1updates Alpine has officially run out of ideashttps://youtu.be/tO5W9K9_SrY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Play Podcast: 06-17-24f1weekly1048.mp3 Nasir books an appointment with the good Dr Marko. Motorsports Mondial is so full it’s taking Ozempic! We start our first conversation with Dan Wardman, F1W listener and former president of the CSRG. We have a quick chat with Otmar Szafnauer! Moving to Tokyo, Motorsports Journalist, Zenta Ohtaki. Our Bonus: The Rafa […] The post F1Weekly Podcast # 1048 appeared first on F1Weekly.com - Home of The Premiere Motorsport Podcast (Formula One, Formula Two, Formula Three, Motorsport Mondial).

Rififi chez Alpine ! Laurent Rossi, le PDG de l'écurie française a lancé un pavé dans la mare, en critiquant séverement son management. Le patron Otmar Szafnauer, est-il sur la sellette ? Qui pour le remplacer ? La rumeur évoque un certain Eric Boullier, notre team principal, est-il candidat ? On lui posera la question ! Retour également sur l'époustouflante victoire de Verstappen à Miami ? Perez est-il définitivement KO ? Comment expliquer l'inconsistance de Ferrari et de Mercedes ? Enfin, pour ou contre le show à l'américaine en marge de ce grand prix ? Débats !Avec Guillaume Pommier, Fabrice Marsella, Alain Di Duca, Laurent Pantanacce, Eric Boullier & Olivier FrigaraRendez-vous chaque jeudi avant chaque Grand Prix sur YouTube pour découvrir une nouvelle émission ! #ORLF1 #formule1 #f1 #formula1Notre boutique en ligne enfin ouverte !orlmtv.myspreadshop.frRejoignez le Club ORLM pour bénéficier d'avantages exclusifs :https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUanZckNyJODHBdqtMzYMpA/join00:00:00 – Intro00:06:26 – Eric Boullier chez Alpine ? 00:21:30 – Red bull domination inédite ?00:33:33 – Ferrari, Mercedes, inconstantes !00:46:13 – Pour ou contre la F1 à l'Américaine00:52:48 – QUIZ F100:57:55 – Les pronos d'Imola

Meg is joined by Jodi Walker to review Episodes 6-10 of Season 6 of ‘Drive to Survive.' They kick things off with an overall discussion on the success of the show, how it rates among reality television, and how they see it progressing after Season 6. Then, they talk through scenes between Lewis Hamilton and Toto Wolff at Mercedes, discuss Alpine's second episode of the season and Otmar Szafnauer's firing at the Belgian GP, hit on Ryan Reynolds's celebrity appearance, and highlight Ferrari's passionate fans! Host: Megan Schuster Guest: Jodi Walker Producer: Erika Cervantes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How does one get hired as a Team Principal? Is Otmar Szafnauer in touch with Andretti to lead their Formula 1 team? What was the Pink Mercedes saga all about and how painful was it to lose 3rd place in the World Constructors' Championship in 2020?  In our part 2 of the Otmar Szafnauer interview episode, the former Alpine, Aston Martin and Force India / Racing Point chief talks to Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah about several interesting topics on the Inside Line F1 Podcast.  How many teams are sufficient for Formula 1? Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon - two solid midfield drivers that Otmar worked with, how was it with those two? Alpine's lack of a customer team, is that a competitive limitation in Formula 1? And of course, the many heads to Alpine - did that complicate decision making? After a blockbuster Part 1, we're back with Part 2 of the Otmar Szafnauer interview. For those who missed Part 1, hear the episode "Otmar Szafnauer on Lawrence Stroll, Vijay Mallya, Force India, Alpine and more". (Season 2024, Episode 06) Follow our hosts: Soumil Arora, Kunal Shah and Otmar Szafnauer Image courtesy: Formula 1

Here's our much-awaited Otmar Szafnauer interview. The entire interview is so good that we decided to split it into two parts. In part 1 and on the Inside Line F1 Podcast, Otmar talks to Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah about his journey into Formula 1, how he was interviewed and hired at Force India. At Force India, Otmar worked his magic - the team was called "pound for pound" World Champion and he proudly explains exactly why. Also known as "best of the rest" for finishing just behind the top-3 teams, Otmar explains the exact budget gap that existed between Force India and the top teams. In fact, Otmar is of the strong opinion that Force India would've been World Champions in Formula 1 had all teams operated on the same budget. In this episode, he also explains why he decided to move on from Force India / Racing Point & Aston Martin despite saving the team from shutting down only a few years ago. Otmar has worked with three billionaires - Lawrence Stroll, Subrata Roy and Vijay Mallya. He explains the difference in working styles between Stroll-Mallya and offers a comment on Stroll Sr.'s view that his son Lance is a future World Champion. If there's one episode that's a must-listen in this off-season, it's this! P.S.: Part 2 will release on 5th February, 2024. (Season 2024, Episode 04) Follow our hosts: Soumil Arora, Kunal Shah and Otmar Szafnauer Image courtesy: Wikipedia

To the backdrop of stellar F1 careers at Honda, BAR, Force India, Aston Martin and Alpine, Otmar Szafnauer talks openly about key F1 issues, including  his departure from Aston and Alpine and about the controversy surrounding Oscar Piastri's switch from Alpine to McLaren.  In conversation with Peter Windsor, the subject also turns to the F1 cost cap and to whether Red Bull will continue to have the advantage in 2024.    Visit: https://youtube.com/peterwindsor for F1 videos past, present and future

Of course, every team would be interested in hiring the legendary Formula 1 car designer Adrian Newey. In this episode of the Inside Line F1 Podcast, we reveal how a relatively small privateer team called Force India F1 Team had a serious boardroom discussion on hiring Newey. "The best pound for pound World Champion team" was what Force India was labelled after it consistently outperformed its resources season after season and before the faded away into oblivion. One of the team's co-owners, (late) Subrata Roy, did express seriousness in hiring Newey at one of the team's board meetings.   The other story that is revealed in this episode is that of Gautam Singhania (of Raymond fame) being contacted by Collin Kolles to buy the ailing Spyker-Midland operation. It was Singhania who then introduced this opportunity to Dr. Mallya.  In the off-season, the Inside Line F1 Podcast will focus on feature stories from the paddock. In the early part of January, we will re-run some of our Force India F1 Team specials followed by our exclusive interview with the former boss at Force India & Alpine, Otmar Szafnauer.  Tune in! (Season 2024, Episode 01) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Arora and Kunal Shah Image courtesy: Red Bull Content Pool  

How will one remember the 2023 Formula 1 season? We suspect that it will be more about the stats than the competition itself - that's for Formula 1, the category that Max Verstappen competed in. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/insideline Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! If you're the type who participates in Formula 1 quizzes, the stats from the 2023 Formula 1 season could either be very easy (which driver won most races?) or very weird (which driver has led more laps in Abu Dhabi than Fernando Alonso and Charles Leclerc combined?).  This is why Soumil Arora, @f1statsguru and Kunal Shah recorded the best and weird stats from the 2023 Formula 1 season for the Inside Line F1 Podcast. It's off-season for Formula 1 but we've got tons of content lined up, including an interview with Otmar Szafnauer. Look out for our specials, subscribe, tune in and of course, review and recommend us. (Season 2023, Episode 65) Follow our hosts on Twitter: Soumil Arora, @f1statsguru and Kunal Shah Image courtesy: Mercedes

On this week's News from the Nerds, James is joined by Abby and Sam to give you a run down of the latest news as well as their views on some hot debate topics. Alpine struggles revealed: Otmar Szafnauer left Alpine as Team Principal after the Belgian Grand Prix and he has now spoken out about his departure, laying blame elsewhere. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/szafnauer-blasts-renault-for-wanting-to-control-more-areas-of-the-racing-team/ Leclerc shares champion dream: Charles Leclerc has put rumours to rest after declaring his love for Ferrari and his hopes for himself at the team. https://www.formulanerds.com/news/leclerc-my-dream-to-become-a-world-champion-with-ferrari/ Vettel opens up: Sebastian Vettel retired from F1 last year but has now opened up on life outside of F1 as well as shining a light on sustainability in the sport. Views from the Nerds: The panel have chosen two hot topics from the latest news to debate including some spicy comments regarding Red Bull and controversial comments from David Croft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Alpine F1 team principal Otmar Szafnauer

The latest Flat Chat podcast from GP Racing magazine weighs up Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc's next move and delves into the chaos at the Alpine F1 team.   The squad formerly known as Toleman, Benetton, Renault, Lotus, Renault again and now Alpine has had many names above the door over the past 40 years. And, recently, plenty of leaders who have been shown the (revolving) door after failing to meet the aspirations of those who ultimately pay the bills.  Ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix team principal Otmar Szafnauer and sporting director Alan Permane became the latest casualties. At the same time it was revealed senior engineer Pat Fry was to become chief technical officer at Williams, amid strong suggestions that a toxic atmosphere created by former CEO Laurent Rossi was a reason for Fry choosing to leave.  GP Racing columnists Mark Gallagher and Matt Kew join editor Stuart Codling to analyse the implications of these latest moves. As Alpine embarks on an ambitious expansion of its road car line-up and accompanying sales, is this a sign Renault Group boss Luca de Meo wants the team to be competitive earlier than its previous 100-race target?  And have the latest departures had as big an impact on staff morale at Enstone as claimed?  The cover story of this month's GP Racing focuses on Charles Leclerc's next moves. While it's unlikely he would move to either Red Bull or Mercedes in the short term, it's clear the relationship with Ferrari is strained.  The Scuderia and its loyal tifosi like to draw parallels between Leclerc and Gilles Villeneuve. Both brave, both occasionally prone to messy mistakes while pushing too hard – and might Leclerc, like Villeneuve, be contemplating a future elsewhere?  This month's GP Racing also celebrates Williams hitting its 800th grand prix with a package including an exclusive interview with team principal James Vowles. The former Mercedes engineer and chief strategist opens up about his fight to get into Formula 1 in the first place, early learnings at a struggling BAR-Honda, his role in changing the face of race strategy, and why the Williams team's new owners aren't looking to cash out any time soon.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The latest Flat Chat podcast from GP Racing magazine weighs up Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc's next move and delves into the chaos at the Alpine F1 team.   The squad formerly known as Toleman, Benetton, Renault, Lotus, Renault again and now Alpine has had many names above the door over the past 40 years. And, recently, plenty of leaders who have been shown the (revolving) door after failing to meet the aspirations of those who ultimately pay the bills.  Ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix team principal Otmar Szafnauer and sporting director Alan Permane became the latest casualties. At the same time it was revealed senior engineer Pat Fry was to become chief technical officer at Williams, amid strong suggestions that a toxic atmosphere created by former CEO Laurent Rossi was a reason for Fry choosing to leave.  GP Racing columnists Mark Gallagher and Matt Kew join editor Stuart Codling to analyse the implications of these latest moves. As Alpine embarks on an ambitious expansion of its road car line-up and accompanying sales, is this a sign Renault Group boss Luca de Meo wants the team to be competitive earlier than its previous 100-race target?  And have the latest departures had as big an impact on staff morale at Enstone as claimed?  The cover story of this month's GP Racing focuses on Charles Leclerc's next moves. While it's unlikely he would move to either Red Bull or Mercedes in the short term, it's clear the relationship with Ferrari is strained.  The Scuderia and its loyal tifosi like to draw parallels between Leclerc and Gilles Villeneuve. Both brave, both occasionally prone to messy mistakes while pushing too hard – and might Leclerc, like Villeneuve, be contemplating a future elsewhere?  This month's GP Racing also celebrates Williams hitting its 800th grand prix with a package including an exclusive interview with team principal James Vowles. The former Mercedes engineer and chief strategist opens up about his fight to get into Formula 1 in the first place, early learnings at a struggling BAR-Honda, his role in changing the face of race strategy, and why the Williams team's new owners aren't looking to cash out any time soon. 

Mark Hamilton digs into the latest news in F1 including Lewis Hamilton's ongoing contract talks, Calvin Lo being outed as a financial fraud by Forbes, Red Bull's plans to slim their support of F2 and F3 drivers, Otmar Szafnauer's discussions about returning to F1, the potential for Mattia Binotto to return to F1 at Alpine, the collapse of talks between the F1 teams regarding giving Williams some financial leeway to invest in infrastructure (Capex), and more discussion about the power battle between the FIA and FOM regarding the addition of an eleventh Formula 1 team. Looking for unique and authentic F1 merchandise? Check out www.racingexclusives.com! Check out The RaceWknd magazine here! Title music created by J.T. the Human: https://www.jtthehuman.com/ Contact & Feedback: Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you enjoy podcasts Website: http://www.scuderiaf1pod.com Email: scuderiaf1pod@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ScuderiaF1Podcast Twitter: @ScuderiaF1Pod Facebook: Scuderia F1 Podcast To advertise on this show, please visit https://www.advertisecast.com/scuderiaf1 or email Overtime@AdvertiseCast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the second successive season Alpine heads into Formula 1's summer break reeling from a bombshell announcement. This time it's as a result of a slightly earlier, in-house decision to part ways with team principal Otmar Szafnauer and long-time sporting director Alan Permane on the same weekend it lost veteran F1 engineer Pat Fry to Williams.Scott Mitchell-Malm and Josh Suttill join Edd Straw to dissect Alpine's choices including what it says about the Alpine 'project' in F1 and where the team goes from here. There's also a discussion about what Fry's signing means for Williams as well as the panel's thoughts on four-time F1 champion Alain Prost's "distressed" reaction to the team's strife. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or AndroidClick here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the showGo to grammarly.com/go to download and learn more about GrammarlyGO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alanis and Nolan are joined by guest host Jason Fenske (Engineering Explained on YouTube) to recap the Belgian Grand Prix, where Max Verstappen continued his iconic run of sassy radio messages, Carlos Sainz managed 23 laps with a busted sidepod, and McLaren had a disappointing weekend. They also talk about the exciting Sprint Race results that no one really knows how to congratulate anyone on. 0:00 Intro 1:30 Jason Fenske's relationship with Formula 1 5:11 Qualifying 11:12 Alpine parts ways with Otmar Szafnauer  20:02 Sprint Race 21:50 Oscar Piastri and Pierre Gasly impress, Sergio Perez and Fernando Alonso DNF 26:15 Belgian Grand Prix 31:10 McLaren's questionable but smart move 33:25 Max Verstappen racing for history 43:54 How the rest of the field fared 47:47 Race results 51:25 Boyfriend of the Week 55:41 Listener Mail and Outro  Order Alanis' and Elizabeth's new book, Racing with Rich Energy, here: https://www.richenergybook.com/ Cook your way through the Formula One calendar with Elizabeth's new series, Grand Prix Gastronomy https://grandprixgastronomy.substack.com/ Check out Elizabeth's Boyfriend of the Week's podcast (Race Roadie by Reagan) at https://open.spotify.com/show/2HTyPwSOAWVRLFtFHpRRtG?si=99167d34e00244de Follow Donut Racing Show on Twitter @donutracingshow Email us donutracingshow@donutmedia.com Follow Nolan on IG & Twitter @nolanjsykes Follow Alanis on IG & Twitter @alanisnking Follow Elizabeth on IG @elizablackstock and on Twitter @Eliz_blackstock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, Zoe and Hannah are recapping the 2023 Belgian GP. But, before they get into all of the on-track drama, they OF COURSE dive into the news that Alpine principal Otmar Szafnauer has been fired. BONJOUR, OTMAR! They then discuss Oscar Piastri's impressive sprint race performance, Pierre Gasly's “podium,” Lewis Hamilton's unjust penalty, Charles Leclerc's better weekend, and Yuki Tsunoda's bounce back. They also touch on the exciting F1 Academy update for 2024 and what they anticipate Silly Season will bring. Enjoy the summer break, folks!

Instagram Superstar F1Caroline joins Harry Benjamin and Callan O'Keefe on the WTF1 Post-Race Podcast for the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix! In it, the trio talk about Verstappen's ridiculous eighth straight win, as well as the Sergio Perez angle. Is even finishing 2nd good enough now? We also talk about Alpine cutting ties with team boss Otmar Szafnauer and Sporting Director Alan Permane, and who was to blame for the Hamilton/Perez clash during the Sprint. Listen in now! This episode was brought to you by Factor! Head to factormeals.com/wtf150 and use code wtf150 to get 50% off!

A wet and dry weekend in Belgium threw up some interesting moments on the track for Betty and Christian to dive into (Greg's *still* at the cricket). Max Verstpappen's dominance, McLaren's rollercoaster weekend, points on Lewis Hamilton's licence all make the agenda. There's also a LOAD of listener questions, a solid rant from Christian for the first time on the podcast and a look at what's next for Alpine as team principal Otmar Szafnauer leaves the paddock. Thank you for your input to the show. Send any questions for the drivers or the team to fastandcurious@acast.com. You can also find us on TikTok and Instagram (@fastcuriouspod). Keep an eye out for live Q&As, race watch-a-longs and general behind-the-scenes action.The Fast And The Curious theme was written, performed and produced by Connor Jones at Humm Studios The Fast And The Curious is produced by 3040 Productions and is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Nailing the Apex, Alpine F1 Team have parted ways with Team Principal Otmar Szafneur and sporting director Alan Permane following the conclusion to this weekend's Belgian Grand Prix. The team will also be losing their Chief Technical Officer Pat Fry who is moving down to Williams to take that same position, so three massively big names out at Alpine and Tim Hauraney takes us through a timeline and gives his thoughts on what has happened at the team. Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimHauraney Recorded: July 28, 2023 Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. Any opinion expressed is not advice, a promise or suggestion that increases the chance of winning. Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. To learn more, visit: https://help.sportsinteraction.com/hc/en-us/articles/216779528-Responsible-Gaming-Self-Limitation-Self-Exclusion Or if you have concerns about a gambling problem, call ConnexOntario 1-866-531-2600. Ontario Only. Must be 19+ or older to play. Visit this episode's sponsors: https://sportsinteraction.com/sdpn Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From rural Romania to F1 Team Principal, Otmar Szafnauer's story is as inspiring as it is unlikely. His life today is about coping with pressure from boards of directors, dealing with drivers and leading a team of 950 people. It's a world away from his early childhood in a house with no running water, in a village with only two cars. In conversation with Tom Clarkson, Otmar talks about what those early years taught him, the highs and lows of his decades in Formula 1 and the challenges he faces every day. Plus his views on the leadership of Alpine, the relationship between Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon, the 2023 success of Alpine's former drivers and the challenge of turning the team into regular race winners.

Ahead of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, join Edd Straw for a special road trip taking in a pair of F1 factories in the UK's famous ‘motorsport valley'. First, Edd pays a visit to Alpine's HQ in Enstone as the team plays host to the launch of the Alpine A110 S 'Enstone edition' road car. You'll hear Edd chat to Pierre Gasly, team boss Otmar Szafnauer, and technical director Matt Harman as they look ahead to the team's ‘home' race. After that, Edd jumps back in his car and drives south to Williams' base in Grove for ‘a night at the museum', where hears from the likes of team boss James Vowles and casts his eye over several British GP winners in the team's incredible heritage car collection. And finally, before setting off home, Edd gives us a rundown of storylines to look out for over the weekend.Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or AndroidClick here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the showGo to grammarly.com/GO to download and learn more about GrammarlyGO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, join Edd Straw for a special road trip taking in a pair of F1 factories in the UK's famous ‘motorsport valley'. First, Edd pays a visit to Alpine's HQ in Enstone as the team plays host to the launch of the Alpine A110 S 'Enstone edition' road car. You'll hear Edd chat to Pierre Gasly, team boss Otmar Szafnauer, and technical director Matt Harman as they look ahead to the team's ‘home' race. After that, Edd jumps back in his car and drives south to Williams' base in Grove for ‘a night at the museum', where hears from the likes of team boss James Vowles and casts his eye over several British GP winners in the team's incredible heritage car collection. And finally, before setting off home, Edd gives us a rundown of storylines to look out for over the weekend. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club and have the opportunity to ask a question on the show Go to grammarly.com/GO to download and learn more about GrammarlyGO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rocket Rossi gives Otmar Szafnauer a spray because he wasn't working hard enough along the wing. Fantasy F1

Parker and Landon ask a crucial question: Is F1 at war with US motorsports? They also dive deep into the Formula E race at Monaco and its awesomeness. They discuss the potential for a US WRC event, and why Ryan Newman might be underestimating the task ahead of him in his debut with Rick Ware Racing. They explore why the next-gen car is creating great racing at 1.5-mile tracks and why team presidents and principals have the safest job in motorsports - looking at you, Otmar Szafnauer. Additionally, they investigate where the Andretti F1 bid stands and where the money is coming from. There's a lot more to dive into on episode 2 of the Money Lap podcast! To get an extra dose of the Money Lap, subscribe to the best 5 minutes in motorsports, Newsletter: https://themoneylap.com/subscribe Prefer Video Podcasts? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@moneylap Don't miss a lap of motorsports news by subscribing to the Money Lap newsletter, "The best 5 minutes in motorsports." Stay in pole position with the latest news, exclusive insights, and expert commentary delivered straight to your inbox multiple times a week. Boasting over 1,500 subscribers, Money Lap is your one-stop shop for all things motorsports, offering unparalleled access to the fast-paced world of NASCAR, F1, and beyond. Read by industry executives in NASCAR, F1, and Indycar, our newsletter and podcast are essential resources for any motorsports enthusiast. Join our community of passionate fans and industry insiders today. Welcome to the future of motorsports media! 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - BIG NEWS, Massive Success for The Money Lap 01:15 - The PR Lap, reviewing your reviews! 05:52 - Today's Topics 07:00 - Formula E, Success at Monaco? 13:42 - WRC Coming to America? 14:12 - Ryan Newman Returns, Sparks debate about Cup Team Parity 17:45 - Landon reveals hilarious Kaulig Racing testing story 19:30 - NASCAR steps to team parity, further steps needed? 26:00 - Sergio Perez Reprimanded for Tardiness for F1 PR Appearance 27:45 - F1 Drivers Hate Driver Introductions 30:34 - Hospitality Food Prices at Miami 32:40 - Michael Andretti officially submits his F1 Team 37:50 - Otmar Sznauffer might be axed from Alpine F1 41:45 - NASCAR 1.5 Miles are Saved? 43:45 - Landon and Parker discuss the last lap pass 48:21 - Ross Chastain and Noah Gragson Battle, Driver's thoughts on fights 53:40 - Landon Spots an interesting struggle with the Mercedes F1 Car 57:11 - Is F1 Starting a War with US Motorsports? 1:07:30 - Outro Copyright 2023, Pixel Racing, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

From P9 to P1, Max Verstappen produced a masterclass in Miami as he fought through the field to take his third victory of the season and move 14 points clear of teammate Sergio Perez at the top of the Drivers' World Championship. Tom Clarkson is joined by former McLaren driver Pedro de la Rosa and De Telegraaf journalist Erik van Haren to dissect the race. Erik shares insight into Max's frame of mind coming into the weekend after his frustrations in Baku and the influence Max's father, Jos Verstappen, has on his racing.  Red Bull team principal Christian Horner explains why strategy was the key difference in the battle between his drivers, after they secured their fourth 1-2 of the year. A satisfied George Russell drops by to share his thoughts on an impressive P4 and what to expect from Mercedes' planned upgrades for the next race at Imola. Lando Norris gives a very honest assessment of McLaren's lack of performance as they leave the States without any points for the third time this season. Alpine duo Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon both finished in the top 10 for the first time in three Grands Prix and team principal Otmar Szafnauer tells Tom that the upgrades they brought to Azerbaijan are paying off. Plus, Ferrari's Carlos Sainz reflects on his second P5 in a row. Check out F1 Beyond The Grid for in-depth interviews with F1's biggest names. Plus, you can listen to F1's new podcast, Formula Why, to hear why there are still more races to come in the United States this season.     This episode is sponsored by: MoneyGram: Convert your digital currency to cash and back again using the only digital wallets with real cash access activated by MoneyGram. Learn more at https://moneygram.com/stellarwallets Heineken Silver is running a sweepstakes to win a VIP experience to the Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix. You must be a US resident aged 21 or over. Enter and see full terms and conditions at https://www.heineken.com/us/en/sponsorships/F12023 NordVPN: EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal https://nordvpn.com/f1nation try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!

Finally it's race week again! After four weeks without Formula 1, Tom Clarkson and Natalie Pinkham look ahead to Sunday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix. They discuss proposed changes to the sprint race format, which features for the first time this season in Baku. There's also big change at Mercedes. James Allison joins the pod to explain why he's gone back to his previous role as technical director and how that could impact the Silver Arrows going forward this season. Ferrari are fourth in the Constructors' Standings after a frustrating start to 2023. Can they recover from a point-less weekend in Melbourne to get their championship back on track? And after Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon's dramatic crash cost Alpine valuable points at the Australian Grand Prix, team principal Otmar Szafnauer tells us why they're confident of bouncing back. Plus an update on our F1 Fantasy League, the F1 Nation World Championship. Record and email your questions about the season so far to F1Nation@F1.com This episode is sponsored by:  Babbel: go to babbel.com/podcast23 and use promo code F1NATION for an extra three months free. Ibotta:  Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners $5 just for trying Ibotta. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code NATION.

A dominant Max Verstappen win – in Abu Dhabi and in 2022 as a whole. The World Champion signed off in style, and behind him there's plenty to talk about. Tom Clarkson, Natalie Pinkham and Damon Hill round up the season finale and Verstappen's victory. Ferrari sealed 2nd in the Drivers' and Constructors' Championship, and test driver Marc Gene sets out the team's targets during the off-season. Otmar Szafnauer celebrates Alpine securing P4 in the Constructors' Championship and talks Gasly, Ocon and Alonso. At Mercedes, George Russell, Toto and Susie Wolff set their sights on a stronger 2023. We pay tribute to Sebastian Vettel at his final race and consider the future for F1's other outgoing drivers, Daniel Ricciardo, Nicholas Latifi, and Mick Schumacher. Alex Albon looks back at the 2022 season and the drivers' dinner in Abu Dhabi, plus we get an update on his golfing skills.   This episode is sponsored by: NordVPN: EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal at nordvpn.com/f1nation. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Rocket Money: Get rid of useless subscriptions with Rocket Money now. Go to rocketmoney.com/NATION. Seriously, it could save you HUNDREDS per year.

From frustration which drove him to tears in 2019, to an incredible F1 victory in 2021, Esteban Ocon has felt the extreme lows and highs of a racing driver's life. After losing his race seat at Force India, Ocon spent a season as reserve driver for Mercedes in 2019. A year of ‘low moments' opened his eyes to what he jokingly calls ‘the dark side' of F1 – the off-track negotiations which can determine a driver's future just as much on-track results. Wiser and more determined, Esteban returned to racing with Renault in 2020, scored his first podium and became a Grand Prix winner with Alpine. On his return to F1 Beyond The Grid, the Frenchman tells Tom Clarkson all about that chapter of his life, and looks ahead to the story he's determined to write with Alpine. Plus, F1 friendships, the importance of clean racing, and why he sees the Spanish Grand Prix as a home race. Related episodes from the BTG archive Esteban Ocon's first appearance  Fernando Alonso, Esteban's Alpine teammate  Otmar Szafnauer on Force India's administration  Mick Schumacher Lance Stroll This episode is sponsored by:  Calm: Get an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at calm.com/GRID F1 Manager: Launching on PC, PlayStation and Xbox, Summer 2022. Visit F1manager.com to Wishlist the game on your platform of choice and follow @F1Manager on Twitter to stay up to speed Babbel: Get six months free with a purchase of a 6-month subscription with promo code GRID.