The ex-Ferrari boss has been picked by Renault CEO Luca De Meoꦿ to take the reins at Alpine, according to .

Binotto, who became the latest victim of 🌊Ferrari’s ruthlessness last season and was replaced by Fred Vasseur, was spotted recently in the paddock at the F1 B𝕴ritish Grand Prix.

And he attended the Belgian Grand Pr﷽ix plus a Pirelli tyre test afterwards, the report st♐ates.

Alpine are seeking a replacement for Otmar Szafnauer, who left his role as team p🍬rincipal.

Leo Turrini, an Italian joꦏu🔯rnalist with ties to Ferrari, wrote in : “In France they say that Binotto already has the agreement with Alpine. I wouldn't be surprised and I wrote it. 

“I have known Mattia for almost 30 years. He⭕ is a smart guy, perhaps undermined by an excess of self-esteem. 

“He had the Ferrari [team] in hand for a few years, it was his dream come true. Other dreams, however෴, have failed, also💎 due to his own responsibility. 

“He made mistakes, but he wasn't always helped. He tr𓆏usted the wrong friends and in communication it was a disaster. Some of his utterances cry out for revenge. 

“But, for the avoidance of doubt, he is a smart person. If he finds a mentor in De Meo and learns to listen more, he could d𒈔o very good things.”