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Alpine Technical Director Matt Harman has revealed the team is targeting a wider operating window with its 2024 Formula 1
Alpine’s performance in the 2023 Formula One season was disappointing, as they dropped to sixth place in the Constructors’ standings despite aiming for fourth place. Both drivers managed to achieve podium finishes, but Alpine was surpassed by Aston Martin and McLaren. The team had made progress with the A523 car, but eventually hit a performance ceiling. Alpine recognizes that they did not meet expectations and is making significant changes for their 2024 car. Their focus on next year’s car is due to the upcoming 2026 rule change in Formula One. With no threat from teams behind them and a large gap to the top five, Alpine made the decision to allocate resources to 2024 early on. The main issue with the A523 was its narrow operating window, which Alpine aims to address in the 2024 car.
