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Alpine’s bold strategy for F1 revival in 2026: can patience fuel their comeback?

Miguel Cunha by Miguel Cunha
December 20, 2025
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Alpine’s bold strategy for F1 revival in 2026: can patience fuel their comeback?

Formula One F1 - Austrian Grand Prix - Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria - June 29, 2025 Alpine's Franco Colapinto makes a pit stop during the race Pool via REUTERS/Denes Erdos

Alpine’s High-Stakes Quest for F1 Redemption: A Battle Against Time and Turmoil!

In the exhilarating world of Formula 1, where speed meets strategy, Alpine’s Managing Director, Steve Nielsen, is calling for an urgent need for calm amidst the storm of a tumultuous season. Since stepping into his role in September, Nielsen has been tasked with steering the Enstone-based team through the wreckage left by a year of struggle and disappointment.

Nielsen’s arrival follows a series of dramatic management shake-ups, including the unexpected exit of Oliver Oakes after the Miami Grand Prix. Joining forces again with the notorious Flavio Briatore, who returned as Executive Advisor in 2024, Nielsen faces the daunting challenge of stabilizing a team that has seen more upheaval than a rollercoaster ride.

“Enough is enough,” Nielsen declared, highlighting the necessity for consistency and patience as the team gears up for a fierce climb back up the F1 hierarchy. “There’s been too many changes over the last few years at Enstone. It’s time for common sense,” he insisted, acknowledging that while the fast-paced world of F1 might not favor patience, it’s precisely what the team requires to rebuild effectively.

With the pivotal 2026 season on the horizon—set to introduce new technical regulations and a switch to Mercedes power units—Alpine is feeling the pressure. While Briatore boldly states that the team should be contending for podiums, Nielsen takes a more tempered approach, warning fans not to expect miracles overnight. “It’s a slow, grinding process, and there are no magic bullets in F1,” he cautioned. “We have to focus on fixing a million details, because more than anything, this is a people business.”

The reality of Alpine’s struggles in 2025 has been nothing short of catastrophic. The team halted car development by June and found itself languishing at the bottom of the Constructors’ Championship, far behind its competitors. However, Nielsen remains steadfast in his belief that the essence of the team—the racing spirit—remains unbroken. “It’s a cliché, but it’s a racing team,” he affirmed. “There’s a passion and a will to restore our past glories.”

As Nielsen takes the helm, his mission is clear: to harness the dedication of every member of the organization, from top management to the pit crew. “It’s my job to coordinate that, strengthen what’s good, and address our weaknesses,” he declared, promising to usher in an era of common sense and stability that has sorely been lacking.

With the clock ticking down to 2026, the stakes couldn’t be higher for Alpine. Will Steve Nielsen and his team rise from the ashes of their past failures and reclaim their rightful place in the heart of Formula 1? The race for redemption is on, and the world will be watching.

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