2025 Alpine F1 Team

[balex]

I used to be a big Enstone fan through all its guises, and they were a real pioneer in fan engagement in the Kimi/Grosjean/“Lotus” days.

They always had a way of punching well above their weight and weren’t afraid to try new things.

But since the return to Renault, their world-renowned management, politics and and general incompetence has sucked all life out of Enstone, and it’s been a very long time since there’s been anything to like or admire.

So yeah, it’s quiet. It’s a shame!

[Foryster]

I think they underestimated the competitors.

Almost each team made significant changes to the car over winter. Aston lots of changes. VCARB not that much, but as well. Williams took half of Mercedes car this year (whole rear). Even Sauber had more changes to the car. I'm not sure about Haas. Maybe its just better drivers than last year. There was a table who gained how much considering last year start and the gains are close to 1 sec per lap in some teams.

And Alpine uses 2024 chassis, so the changes are absolutely minimal. I think they assumed everyone will stay more less with 2024 to focus on 2026. And here we are. Q1 exits. Struggling with the tyres. Struggling with one lap pace. I don't see any strong points of this car.

The real pace is somewhere around P8 / P9 but that's it.

[Jambier]

Still, I had more hopes given how they finished 2024 and with Sanchez.

But indeed for 2026 it is a big change including engine … so I guess they write off 2025 completely

[Foryster]

Me too. They were progressing good last year. I guess the abilities are there but they simply scarified this year.

WHAT is not fair - the team supporters had really tough recent years. At last, they should think about fans and bring some results, satisfaction especially this is the last year with Renault, so the end of era.

This team is always focusing on seasons to come, almost never on the current one. I feel cheated.