P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Alpine Team Principal Oliver Oakes believes the Anglo-French F1 outfit is “not very flexible” regarding the switch from 2025 to 2026 car development.
All 10 F1 teams are facing a challenging decision with the upcoming changes for the 2026 season, as they must determine when to stop developing their current cars in order to focus on gaining an advantage for the following year. Despite already working on cars for 2026, the majority of development efforts are centered around the 2025 season, which is anticipated to be intensely competitive. Alpine is expected to be a strong contender in the midfield battle in 2025. The team’s focus is on maintaining its performance from the previous year and challenging the front-running teams. If Alpine falls short of its targets early in the 2025 season, they may shift their focus to 2026 development swiftly. Despite the competitive midfield landscape, Alpine aims to be among the top contenders beyond 2025, potentially engaging in a prolonged battle with teams such as Haas and Williams.
