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Alpine’s daring F1 2026 gamble: can they replicate Brawn GP’s legendary success?

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
January 8, 2026
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Alpine’s daring F1 2026 gamble: can they replicate Brawn GP’s legendary success?

Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 5, 2025 Alpine's Pierre Gasly during qualifying REUTERS/Andrew Boyers

Alpine Eyes 2026 F1 Revolution: Will History Repeat Itself Like Brawn GP?

As the world of Formula 1 gears up for a seismic shift in regulations for the 2026 season, teams are bracing for what could be a game-changing moment in motorsport history. With both chassis and power unit rules undergoing a complete overhaul, the landscape of the sport is set for a radical transformation that could redefine the competitive hierarchy.

Cast your minds back to 2009, a year that shocked the F1 community when Honda’s factory team rebranded itself as Brawn GP. This audacious move catapulted them to the front of the grid while others were left scrambling. Jenson Button, driving for Brawn, dominated the early races, clinching six wins out of the first seven. Despite a fierce chase from Red Bull and McLaren throughout the season, Brawn GP secured a championship double, leaving rivals in disbelief.

Now, as the 2026 season approaches, a similar opportunity looms large for teams willing to innovate and take risks. With changes that have been in the pipeline since early 2025, the new regulations are designed to prevent teams from gaining an unfair advantage by starting their development earlier than others. In fact, a strict mandate prohibits any work on 2026 cars before January 1 of this year.

Alpine’s team principal, Laurent Rossi, has weighed in on the potential for a repeat of Brawn’s sensational rise, reflecting on the current state of play. He feels that while the possibility exists for a team to leapfrog competitors in the standings, the circumstances are markedly different now.

In a candid discussion in Abu Dhabi, Rossi remarked, “The Brawn situation in 2009 was unique. They took a gamble, sacrificing an entire season to emerge with a car that was ahead of the pack. Today, teams are far more astute; the tricks of the trade are well-known and widely circulated. It’s not just about being early anymore; it’s about executing flawlessly.”

This sentiment echoes a broader awareness within the paddock about the lessons learned from history. While the allure of a surprise comeback remains tantalizing, the strategies employed by Brawn are now part of the collective knowledge base of all competing teams.

The countdown to the first pre-season test is already on, with Alpine set to unveil their new contender, the A526, just days before the action kicks off at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on January 26. All eyes will be on this pivotal moment, as teams jockey for position and attempt to carve out their place in a new era of racing.

With the stakes higher than ever, and the landscape ready to shift, the question on everyone’s lips is: Who will rise to the challenge and seize the glory that awaits in the 2026 season? Will Alpine emerge as the new powerhouse or will they be left trailing in the wake of the more established teams? Only time will tell, but one thing is for certain—this season promises to be anything but ordinary.

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