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Alpine Technical Director Matt Harman admits that Renault “ran out of time” to close the deficit to other power unit
Renault prioritized performance over reliability with last year’s engine, but it was found to be lagging behind Ferrari, Honda, and Mercedes in power. The FIA considered an equalization program to address the performance gap, but Alpine decided to focus on the new regulations in 2026 instead. The deficit in the powertrain does not frustrate the chassis operation, according to Alpine’s David Harman. However, the struggles at circuits like Monza highlight the need to improve both the power unit and the chassis. Alpine aims to remove parasitic losses and make the most of their current power unit while preparing for the future.
