When Alpine changed concept with its 2024 Formula 1 car, it knew that it would be a case of taking one step backwards to hopefully move two steps forwards.
When teams embark on such a change of direction, it is inevitable that they endure a learning phase in understanding how to extract pace out of their new platform. In Alpine’s case, however, the revamp for this year has not yet delivered any of the progress hoped for – and has so far only led to its A524 being painfully off the pace in the opening two races.
We were at the filming day. We were at the test with a very, very good reliability. Now we just need to correct that master ship.” Pierre Gasly, Alpine A524 Photo by: Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images Harman also said that a clear plan had been put in place by the team to address things and get the team back to the 798kg limit. “We know exactly where the weight is, and we know how to take it out,” he said. “It's just mostly about exercising our operational system and getting it to the car.
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