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Alpine gets F1 spare car for first time as lighter chassis appears
The French manufacturer has introduced an upgraded floor for the sprint race in Shanghai to boost performance after a challenging start to the year. Esteban Ocon will be the sole driver using it this time, with both drivers having access to it for the Miami race. The revised chassis the parts are attached to is not only lighter than previous versions used by the team, but it is also their third monocoque of the year, providing a spare for the first time. Alpine’s technical director confirmed that the team is making progress in aero developments and reducing the car’s weight to meet or go below the minimum weight limit. The updated design includes changes to the floor’s edge and the edge wing, focusing on the rear section, with elements resembling Red Bull’s two-tier C-shaped winglet stack. The rear of the edge wing now features a new dog-legged section, connecting to the floor, indicating a performance-driven design approach. This development signifies Alpine combining previous design solutions to enhance performance and adapt to the evolving challenges in Formula 1.
