Alpine have endured a difficult season in Formula 1 and are languishing down in ninth place in the Constructors’ Championship. The French manufacturer have underperformed and taken a step back from last season, only scoring their first points at May’s Miami Grand Prix. Alpine are also very inconsistent and suffers from an underpowered Renault engine, which will cost Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon valuable lap time, particularly at power circuits such as Las Vegas. They will also shut down their works engine programme ahead of the 2026 season and are likely to become Mercedes customers. Alpine a…
