P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The combination of its Bahrain GP humiliation and yet another upheaval when it comes to the leadership positions inevitably comes as another blow to the credibility of the Group Renault-owned F1 team. So what’s gone so wrong?
Alpine’s disastrous start to the Formula 1 season led to significant changes in the technical leadership team, with major exits like tech director Matt Harman and aero chief Dirk De Beer tendering their resignations after the Bahrain Grand Prix. The team is now restructuring with three technical directors—Joe Burnell, Ciaron Pilbeam, and David Wheater—hoping to improve performance. Alpine’s current struggles, including an overweight car and power unit deficit, have contributed to their poor performance on the track, with the car being 1.6s off the pace in qualifying. Despite aiming for a turnaround like McLaren’s successful 2023 season, Alpine faces an uphill battle to improve their credibility and competitiveness in the upcoming races.
