The Enstone-based squad achieved its target of fifth place in the constructors’ championship this year with a double points scoring finish at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. But it comes ahead of a winter where CEO Laurent Rossi has hinted at needing to make some changes to its structure in a bid to help move the team forward over the long term. There has been speculation linking Aston Martin team principal Otmar Szafnauer to a role as Alpine, plus there have even been rumours that Budkowski himself could move in the other direction to replace him. Alpine has so far kept tight lipped about what it will change ahead of the 2022 campaign, but Budkowski is clear that the squad must not let any thoughts about changes distract the …