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Alpine has endured a difficult F1 campaign but is hoping to commence the sport’s new era under fresh technical regulations in strong fashion.
Alpine’s managing director, Steve Nielsen, emphasized that he is not fixated on specific timelines for the team’s success in Formula 1.
The team had a tough season in 2025, finishing at the bottom of the standings with only one point-scoring result in the final 11 races.
Despite this, it was the first time in history that the Enstone-based squad ended a season in the last spot of the championship.
Nielsen, along with other senior figures, has seen Alpine undergo multiple management changes recently.
The team had previously outlined a 100-race plan to regain competitiveness in F1, but the journey has presented challenges instead of immediate success.
Alpine has shifted its focus to the 2026 car early on, adapting to the new technical regulations, while maintaining a committed approach towards improvement.
Nielsen acknowledged the uncertainties brought by significant changes to the cars, stressing the need for a systematic and patient approach to progress in the highly competitive field of Formula 1.
