Why a new simulator is key to Alpine’s F1 ambitions

Alpine owners Renault want to see the team achieve success sooner rather later, despite the stated 100-race plan that Szafnauer and his colleagues had put in place.

It’s no secret that Enstone fell back during the Lotus/Genii period, and even in the early days of Renault’s second spell of ownership there was not enough investment.

Over his 18-month spell at Alpine Szafnauer led the push for change in consultation with the key technical…