Alpine has experienced significant changes within the team in the past two years. The team has welcomed two different team principals who were replaced in the middle of the season. Additionally, the team has secured a partnership with Mercedes for the power unit starting in 2026. In addition to these developments, there were rumors circulating about a potential collaboration between the French constructor and the UK-based company OnlyFans.
A well-known account on X had spread rumors about discussions between Alpine and OnlyFans for a partnership. This supposed deal would have resulted in Alpine’s long-standing partner BWT leaving the team.
OnlyFans would have taken over the team’s major advertising rights, potentially leading to significant changes. However, it has now been revealed that these rumors were completely unfounded. GPblog confirmed that there was no substantial evidence to support these claims.
The account that initially shared the rumor on X has since deleted the post and left no other traces. Furthermore, neither Alpine nor OnlyFans have confirmed any negotiations or agreement between the two parties. As a result, BWT will continue to sponsor Alpine in the upcoming seasons without any major changes. Additionally, it is unlikely that OnlyFans will enter the world of sports in the near future.
Alpine has faced significant challenges in terms of performance during the 2024 season. Ocon, who is set to leave the team at the end of this season, acknowledged that the team made improvements in other areas. However, Ocon could not continue to wait without a resolution to the problem. The entire situation was frustrating for the French driver, as the issues were not addressed adequately.
Alpine’s current focus is on making a comeback from the significant performance decline. The French constructor has already achieved notable points in recent races. Therefore, the remaining part of the season will be dedicated to implementing upgrades and surpassing the lower-ranked teams on the grid.
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