The Credibility Gap: Davide Brivio’s Unsuccessful Stint with Alpine F1

Davide Brivio Reflects on Unsuccessful Stint with Alpine F1

Former MotoGP manager Davide Brivio recently opened up about his unsuccessful stint with Alpine F1, citing a lack of credibility as the main reason for his departure from the team. Brivio, who had achieved remarkable success in MotoGP with Suzuki before transitioning to Formula 1, shared his thoughts on his time with Alpine in a candid interview.

Brivio’s MotoGP career culminated in winning the main class rider and team titles for Suzuki, ending the team’s nearly two-decade wait for a championship. However, his move to Alpine proved to be challenging, as he struggled to establish credibility in the world of Formula 1.

The 59-year-old Italian admitted that he lacked the necessary experience in Formula 1 to be at a certain level of credibility within the team. In MotoGP, Brivio had spent years building his experience and credibility, but he found it difficult to make a similar impact in the fast-paced world of four-wheel racing.

Despite the challenges he faced at Alpine, Brivio expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work with the team and meet amazing people along the way. He acknowledged that the experience was valuable, even if it didn’t unfold as he had hoped.

Brivio’s reflections shed light on the complexities of transitioning from MotoGP to Formula 1 and the importance of credibility in the highly competitive world of motorsport. His insights provide a glimpse into the inner workings of a Formula 1 team and the challenges faced by newcomers in the sport.

As Brivio embarks on a new chapter as the team principal of Trackhouse in the MotoGP paddock, his experience with Alpine serves as a valuable lesson in the importance of credibility and experience in the world of professional racing. Despite the setbacks he faced, Brivio remains optimistic about the future and grateful for the lessons learned along the way.