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Alpine fast-tracks F1 floor upgrade to China amid recovery push
Alpine drivers Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly have struggled to score points due to a recent car concept change, which hasn’t yielded desired results compared to midfield rivals’ progress. Initial upgrades brought hope at Suzuka, but both Ocon and Gasly missed out on scoring due to early damage. Alpine has accelerated the development process by bringing forward an upgrade package originally intended for the Miami Grand Prix, aiming to improve performance. The team confirmed that the upgrade includes a revised floor for Ocon’s car, with both drivers set to run the new spec from Miami onwards. With the upcoming Chinese Grand Prix being the first sprint event of the season, Alpine’s rapid upgrade decision reflects the urgency to adapt quickly amidst limited track data.
