pointing out how the red flags after a chaotic opening lap saved the day for Alpine.
as his engaging nature has made him very popular with fans around the world.
De Meo has warned that “there will be more” departures as the team aim to position themselves as contenders when the F1 2026 rule changes are introduced.
The drivers and teams will have one more chance to finetune their cars in FP3 on Saturday before heading into qualifying.
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several drivers have already shared initial skepticism about how those rules will become reality.