Fernando Alonso in Monza, Melbourne, Mexico, Jeddah… Esteban Ocon at Silverstone… both cars a few laps apart in Singapore… To think thatAlpine has not been spared from engine problems this year is an understatement, but to say that it did not expect it would also be a lie. “We will not be allowed to touch the engine this year, except for reasons of reliability, because the regulations require it, Laurent explained to us Red at the start of the season. That is to say that the propellant has been approved with a certain degree of performance. And we won't be able to touch it for 4 years. » Against a background of engine frost, Alpine introduced a new architecture and initially prioritized performance. Before gradually making it more reliable thereafter. The Norman manufacturer hoped not only to negotiate the 2022 season well, but also to prepare for the 2023, 2024 and 2025 seasons.
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