Alpine planning “significant” upgrade for Imola

Ferrari has indicated that it will hold back on developments for its local race because of the added complication of it being a sprint weekend, with the restrictions on Friday practice running that entails.

However Szafnauer says that his team is sticking to the traditional schedule of using the first European race to introduce new parts.

“We’re going to bring some upgrades to Imola, that’s for sure,” he said. “I wouldn’t be surprised if everyone brings upgrade to Imola,…