What the potential $30m constructors’ windfall from Brazil could mean for Alpine

As Formula 1 departed from a wet and windy Brazilian Grand Prix, the forecast was looking decidedly brighter for one team in particular, with Alpine’s cargo including two podium trophies.In a season which has seen Renault planning to pull out of its F1 engine programme, its drivers colliding in Monaco and another change of team principal, Alpine was finally able to toast a fine effort in Sao …Keep reading
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Why McLaren brought its seventh new rear wing to Brazil

McLaren has continued to push developments of its MCL38 at the back end of the Formula 1 season, as it knuckles down to try to secure the constructors’ championship.And while its rivals pretty much steered clear of any upgrades in Brazil for what was the third race of a triple-header, it was interesting that McLaren elected to bring a new rear and beam wing arrangement.McLaren’s approach on this …Keep reading
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Why the Brazilian GP had to be safety car neutralised even before Colapinto’s crash

Formula 1’s wet and wild 2024 Brazilian Grand Prix had just reached a critical strategy point when it was interrupted – first by a safety car activation, then Franco Colapinto’s red flag-causing crash.The safety car was called into action on lap 30 of 69 last Sunday, just as Alpine’s Esteban Ocon was putting chunks of time into eventual winner Max Verstappen.Lando Norris had also just finally …Keep reading
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The uplifting chapter Ocon and Gasly added to their complicated history

For the first time since the pair started sharing the Formula 1 grid, Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly joined each other on the podium of a grand prix, capitalising on a bold strategy in a wet Interlagos classic to finish second and third behind the untouchable Max Verstappen.It was a huge boost to Alpine, the team gaining three places in the constructors’ championship and finally getting a tangible …Keep reading
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McLaren insists Norris title was never main goal following Brazil setback

McLaren says that guiding Lando Norris to the drivers’ championship was never ultimately its main target – as it has always been more focused on the constructors’ crown.Norris had a golden opportunity to close down Max Verstappen’s points advantage in the Brazilian Grand Prix after starting on pole position and his rival down in 17th on the grid.But a combination of a lack of pace in the …Keep reading
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