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Alpine ditches F1 timelines: can they rise from the ashes in 2026?

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December 20, 2025
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Alpine ditches F1 timelines: can they rise from the ashes in 2026?

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

Alpine Racing Faces Harsh Reality: The Quest to Reclaim F1 Glory Begins!

In a shocking turn of events, Alpine Racing has found itself grappling with a catastrophic Formula 1 season, culminating in an unprecedented low as they finished at the bottom of the championship standings. With just a single point-scoring finish in the last 11 grand prix weekends, the Enstone-based team is at a critical crossroads as it prepares for a new era under groundbreaking technical regulations.

Steve Nielsen, Alpine’s managing director, has made it clear that the team is abandoning any rigid timelines in its ambitious quest for resurgence. This decision comes after the team’s previous aspirations of a “100-race plan” to dominate the sport have backfired spectacularly. Nielsen is blunt about the challenges ahead, stating, “I’m not a person who believes in a ‘100 race plan’ or a ‘three-year plan’ or a ‘five-year plan’.” Instead, he emphasizes the importance of assembling the best talent and aligning their efforts toward a common goal.

The 2025 season has been nothing short of a disaster for Alpine, marking a historic low point. For the first time in its history, the team has finished a season in last place, prompting a massive overhaul in its strategic approach. Historically, the team has undergone various management changes, and now, Nielsen, among other key figures, is tasked with turning the ship around.

In a bold move, Alpine has chosen to pivot its focus early in the season to the 2026 car, which is being developed under a completely new set of technical regulations. While this decision has left them off the pace in the current season, it comes with the drivers’ full support as they aim for better results when the new campaign kicks off. Nielsen remains cautiously optimistic, stating, “I can tell you we’re building a better car next year than we have this year.”

However, the uncertainty surrounding the competition looms large. “I’m confident we’ve made a step, but the other nine are also doing the same as we’re doing; you don’t know how much progress they’ve made,” he admits, highlighting the unpredictability of the sport.

As Alpine embarks on this critical phase of improvement, Nielsen insists that real change takes time. “You can’t turn these things around in a few months or even a year,” he warns. Drawing on past experiences, he recalls, “I was here when Renault bought Benetton the first time around; it took us three years to win a race and five years to win a championship.” He acknowledges that the timeline for success may vary significantly in the current competitive landscape.

With recruitment efforts underway to strengthen weak areas within the team, Nielsen is committed to a slow and steady grind toward improvement. “That grinding process starts now,” he affirms, as the team prepares to dig deep and harness its potential.

As the countdown begins for the 2026 season, all eyes will be on Alpine Racing. Will they rise from the ashes of their disastrous campaign, or will they continue to struggle in the shadow of their competitors? One thing is certain: the battle for F1 supremacy is far from over, and the road to redemption is just beginning. Buckle up, because Alpine’s journey promises to be one of the most compelling stories in the world of motorsport!

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