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Alpine: You won’t beat Red Bull F1 team by copying it
According to Matt Harman, the Technical Director of Alpine F1, the team believes they have a good understanding of what made Red Bull’s car competitive in 2023, as well as the strengths of other cars on the grid. However, he emphasizes that this knowledge should only serve as inspiration for their own direction, as they need to make significant improvements after finishing sixth in the constructors’ championship. Harman acknowledges the challenge all teams face in creating cars that will also form the basis of their 2025 challengers, with the focus shifting to the all-new rules for 2026. He emphasizes the importance of looking beyond the current cars and aiming for a two-year horizon to avoid becoming outdated. The A523, Alpine’s current car, had limitations in terms of volume and hindered some planned developments, which have been carried over to the 2024 car. Harman highlights that the A523 does have strengths but prefers to focus on areas that need improvement rather than boasting about their accomplishments.
