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Alpine Technical Director Matt Harman asserts the team won’t beat its Formula 1 rivals – including World Champions Red Bull
Alpine aims to rebound from a difficult season by drawing inspiration from Red Bull’s successful RB19 machine rather than replicating it. The team believes they have a good understanding of what Red Bull is doing with their 2023 car, as well as other cars on the grid, and they aim to follow their own path while being inspired by their competitors. Alpine had to withdraw some upgrades last season due to limitations with the chassis and suspension carrier, which affected the performance of their A523 car. However, the team believes they have inherent strengths in their car that they can further enhance over the winter period. It is crucial for Alpine to deliver a competitive package this season, as they will need to start focusing on the next generation of cars due to the upcoming regulation overhaul in 2026. They aim to look beyond the current cars on the grid and have a two-year horizon for their development.
