P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Alpine had a terrible 2025 F1 season on track. But there’s a chance – not one that can be taken on trust – that it might go down as a success
Alpine’s 2025 Formula 1 season was disastrous, finishing a distant last in the constructors’ championship with only 22 points. However, the true measure of their failure may only become apparent in the following year. Despite their poor performance, there is a possibility that 2025 could be viewed as a success when considering the bigger picture. Alpine heavily invested in development for the 2026 season, putting all their efforts towards it. The decision to prioritize 2026 led to limitations in improving the 2025 car, resulting in struggles on different types of tracks. The team faced challenges due to their focus on the future, with fixing current issues taking a back seat to preparing for the upcoming regulations.
