P1racenews AI automatic summary:
It was a tough race for Alpine on its second appearance at Le Mans with the A424.
Alpine believes they could have secured a top-five finish at the 24 Hours of Le Mans if not for small mistakes and issues encountered during the race. Despite this, the team managed to achieve their best finish of 10th place with the No. 35 A424 LMDh car. The No. 36 A424 finished in 11th place after overcoming challenges and engaging in late-race battles.
This marked a significant improvement from Alpine’s debut at Le Mans in 2024 when both cars retired early due to engine problems, although it fell short of their podium finishes at previous rounds. Alpine faced setbacks during the race, including a drive-through penalty for one of their cars and a gravel incident with the other.
Team principal Philippe Sinault expressed a mix of satisfaction and disappointment with the team’s performance at Le Mans, emphasizing the importance of reliability in endurance racing. Reflecting on the race, Mick Schumacher highlighted the team’s ambition and determination to improve, aiming for better results in the upcoming race in Brazil.
