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Alpine Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore has pinpointed the beginning of F1’s turbo-hybrid era as the moment the team’s decline truly began.
Alpine Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore has attributed the beginning of Formula 1’s decline to the start of the turbo-hybrid era.
In 2025, the Enstone-based team finished last in the Constructors’ Championship due to limited in-season development.
The struggles marked a low point for the Renault-owned team, leading Briatore to eagerly await the 2026 regulations.
Briatore expressed frustration at the lack of competitive performance, emphasizing Alpine’s goal to win rather than simply participate.
Alpine made the strategic decision to focus on developing the 2026 car early, sacrificing short-term success for potential gains in the future.
The team lacked the resources to manage dual development programs simultaneously, leading to difficulties in competitiveness.
Briatore highlighted the need for consistent leadership and attributed part of Alpine’s challenges to management instability within the team.
