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Alpine boss Oliver Oakes has targeted heading F1’s midfield battle and “clipping at the heels” of the established top teams during the 2025 season.
Alpine had high hopes at the start of the 2024 season, but faced challenges during pre-season testing and the opening race, falling to the back of the field. Under the leadership of Team Principal Oakes, Alpine made a late surge with upgrades and secured a double podium finish in Brazil, ending the season in sixth place in the Constructors’ standings. Heading into 2025, Oakes aims for Alpine to build on its strong finish from the previous season, remaining competitive in the midfield battle. Alpine’s target is to be close behind the leading teams while acknowledging the fierce competition and the possibility of a tight midfield battle this year. Oakes emphasized the importance of continuing the momentum from last year and expressed confidence in Alpine’s performance following the test days.
