Alain Prost has accused the Alpine F1 Group of getting “no respect” after his departure was leaked earlier than being made official.

Prost, a four-time Components One world champion, had been the staff’s particular adviser since 2017, serving by means of its rebrand from Renault to Alpine forward of final season.

The F1 web site introduced the information on Monday, earlier than Prost confirmed it later that day.

In a put up to Instagram, Prost mentioned he had turned down a proposal to remain on the staff quite than Alpine opting in opposition to renewing his deal.

“I’m very dissatisfied how this information has been introduced at this time,” Prost posted.

“It was agreed that we might announce along with Alpine! No respect sorry!

“I’ve refused the supply made to me in Abu Dhabi for the 2022 season due to a private relationship and I used to be proper!

“To the Enstone and Viry staff, I’ll miss you.”

Former govt director Marcin Budkowski left his function on the staff earlier this month and has been linked with a transfer to Aston Martin. Budkowski had been a part of a bloated three-person management staff, sharing duties with racing director Davide Brivio and CEO Laurent Rossi.

In an interview with L’Equip this week, Prost hit out at Rossi’s management of the staff and mentioned he had been frozen out of decision-making.

“Rossi’s need is to be alone, to not be polluted by anybody,” Prost mentioned within the interview. “He advised me he now not wanted recommendation. There’s a actual need to place lots of people on the sidelines.”

Alpine completed fifth final yr, with Esteban Ocon claiming the staff’s first win on the Hungarian Grand Prix.