F1 News: Alpine Reveals "Significant" Upgrade Package Over Next Two Races

Otmar Szafnauer, the team principal of Alpine F1 team, has lifted the lid on a significant upgrade plan that's set to take place just before the summer break. The team, that was hoping to land in a solid P4 in the Constructor standings this season, has seen several teams overtake them on the grid. So, with the hopes to make up for this deficit, Alpine is embarking on a large development plan.

Monaco was the team's best finish yet, with Esteban Ocon finishing third at the Monaco Grand Prix behind Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso. And with a new front wing at the British Grand Prix, the team expected more from their A523 than just two DNFs, albeit with one being not their fault.

Alpine finds itself sixth in the standings right now, two places off of their original objective. But with a development plan in the works, they're feeling optimistic about what's to come later this season.

“Our upgrades have been successful this year, and we have another significant one coming before the break,” Szafnauer said after the British Grand Prix. “I believe it will make a difference as the relative competitiveness can swing. So, I’m excited about our upcoming upgrade.”

He further dissected the upgrade schedule, citing a minor upgrade in Hungary followed by the floor upgrade in Spa. Factoring in all these upgrades, Szafnauer exuded faith in their performance:

“When you add everything up, it’s all incremental, and I think we will perform well.”

Szafnauer also made a point that the team has wiggle room within the cost cap to roll out new parts in the coming months. However, the aerodynamic testing limitations and the possible trade-offs between this season and development for next year's car will become a point of interest very soon.

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