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Alpine boss Oliver Oakes believes the team can make some late-season progress in 2024 due to an “out-of-sync” development strategy.
The Enstone-based squad, Alpine, expected a slow start to the season after revamping its car concept but has struggled more than anticipated with the overhauled A524, currently ninth in the Constructors’ Championship with six races left. Despite a brief period of momentum with four consecutive points finishes, Alpine has only managed two top-10 results in the last seven races. Team principal Oakes remains hopeful for a late-season performance boost and acknowledges the need to catch up on upgrades compared to competitors. Oakes also recognizes the uncertainty of improvements leading to increased competitiveness, as seen with other teams facing challenges with updates this season. Despite driver changes and challenges, Oakes maintains confidence in motivating the team towards a stronger finish in the remaining races of the season.
