Alpine braced for tough start to F1 2024 after car concept change

The “aggressive” revamp, which not only involves aerodynamics but also a redesign of rear suspension and the cooling package, is aiming at unlocking much more development potential down the road and providing Ocon and Gasly with a car that is more compliant and easier to set up.

However, the initial sideways step to a new design means Alpine could well appear at the season start in Bahrain behind where it wants to be, a scenario which both…