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Alpine boss Steve Nielsen has said the team is “nervous” over its unique interpretation of F1 rear-wing design for 2026.
Alpine boss Steve Nielsen expressed nervousness regarding the team’s distinctive interpretation of the Formula 1 rear-wing design for 2026. The 2026 technical regulations have allowed all 11 teams on the grid a fresh start. Each team is striving for innovative designs in hopes of achieving a breakthrough design choice that propels them to the front of the grid. Alpine has chosen to embrace creativity with a more ‘conventional’ design element by focusing on the rear wing. The all-new regulations have removed DRS and introduced active aerodynamics, incorporating open front and rear wing elements on straights to reduce drag. Despite the unconventional approach taken by Alpine, Managing Director Steve Nielsen remains nervous about the radical rear-wing design, acknowledging the potential risks and uncertainties associated with it.
