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A 200% increase in Alpine’s points for the season comes with an eye-watering possibility in prize money.
Flavio Briatore has highlighted the significant financial impact Alpine’s double podium in the São Paulo Grand Prix could have on the team at the end of the season. The team’s remarkable performance at Interlagos comes after a challenging season with only 16 points in 20 races and personnel departures. Alpine’s unexpected success elevated them from ninth to sixth in the constructors’ championship, with only five points now separating them from Haas and RB. Briatore emphasized the value of the sixth position, estimated at 29.2 million euros, stressing the financial stakes for the team. Despite luck playing a role in Ocon and Gasly’s success, Briatore acknowledged their strong performance amidst challenging conditions and highlighted the importance of experience in Formula 1.
