P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The team slipped from fourth to sixth in the standings with 53 fewer points from 2022 as the A523 proved a tricky machine.
After a disappointing 2023 season, Alpine plans to introduce a brand new Formula 1 car for the 2024 season. Despite a strong start to the ground effects era in 2022, the team struggled to maintain their fourth-place position. In 2023, they dropped to sixth place with only 120 points, despite two podium finishes. The team experienced significant personnel changes, with departures in leadership positions. Technical Director Matt Harman acknowledged that the team faced challenges in aerodynamics and took time to understand and optimize the car’s performance. The upcoming 2024 car will see extensive changes to address these issues, as teams across the grid make similar modifications.
