P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Alpine in a ‘very dark tunnel’ after short-lived Flavio Briatore boost
Former F1 steward Johnny Herbert has expressed confusion over Alpine’s struggles in the 2025 season, as they currently sit at the bottom of the constructors’ championship.
Their performance has been hindered by the lack of power from their Renault engine and the unresolved driver lineup issues.
Pierre Gasly has been the sole point-scorer for Alpine, with neither Colapinto nor Doohan earning any points.
Herbert believes Alpine is facing a challenging period with no clear solution in sight, pointing to internal issues affecting their competitiveness.
Alpine’s decision to switch to Mercedes power units for 2026 could potentially improve their performance next season.
Gasly recently committed to Alpine until 2027, providing some stability for the team moving forward.
