A dramatic start to the 2026 Formula 1 season has seen Mercedes roar out of the gates, Aston Martin stumble from the same, and all 11 teams deal with technical issues as the sport ushers in a sweeping set of regulation changes.
But Alpine might be the biggest surprise of all, and the team hopes to continue their strong start at this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix.
After punting on the 2025 season and quickly shifting their focus to developing their 2026 challenger, Alpine secured points at both the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, and the Chinese Grand Prix, where they saw both Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto finish inside the top ten.
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