Alpine’s slump deepens, eyes fixed on 2026 reset
Alpine’s 2025 form hit a new low across Monza and Baku, underscoring a season in which the midfield has frequently been within reach for many — yet the Enstone squad has slipped to clear backmarker status at times. The team accepts that short-term gains will be limited, and is angling its recovery around the 2026 regulations.
Results that tell the story
- Qualifying struggles: At Monza, Franco Colapinto and Pierre Gasly lined up 18th and 19th. In Azerbaijan, they were 16th and 19th — both drivers going off on their final flying laps.
- Race-day gambles: Race strategies have leaned on safety cars and incident-driven opportunities to climb into points contention, but those openings have been scarce.
Why 2026 is the target
With the next major chassis and power unit rules overhaul arriving in 2026, Alpine is focusing resources on a ground-up reboot. Internally, the aim is to re-establish consistent points finishes and fight for podiums once the new framework levels the technical playing field.
The road back
In the meantime, execution and reliability remain the watchwords. Minimising errors in qualifying and converting any race-day chaos into tangible results will be essential to stem the slide — even as the organisation builds toward a more competitive future under the upcoming regulations.
