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Alpine F1 Team pre Pirelli Emilia Romagna Grand-Prix – The chase is on


Alpine F1 Team pre Pirelli Emilia Romagna Grand-Prix - The chase is on

13.04.2021: 2021 FORMULA 1 round 2
Pirelli EMILIA ROMAGNA GRAND PRIX
Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola
16-18 April 2021

The team is feeling determined for a strong performance at the historic Imola circuit this weekend. And with upgrades


2021 FORMULA 1 round 2
Pirelli EMILIA ROMAGNA GRAND PRIX
Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola
16-18 April 2021

The team is feeling determined for a strong performance at the historic Imola circuit this weekend. And with upgrades planned for the A521, Executive Director Marcin Budkowski outlines the team’s ambitions for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix and beyond.


Alpine F1 Team pre Pirelli Emilia Romagna Grand-Prix – The chase is on


What is the verdict after Bahrain?

We left Bahrain feeling disappointed by not scoring points. The Bahrain race weekend confirmed some of the weaknesses of our package, which we’re working hard to improve and gain the few tenths of a second that we are currently missing to fight at the front of the midfield.

Both Esteban and Fernando did a good job over the race weekend, but suffered from adverse circumstances – Esteban in qualifying, Fernando in the race – so we’re aiming for a clean weekend to allow them to show their true potential.


The A521 is tackling a new circuit. How does the team approach Imola?

It will be interesting to see how our car performs on a different circuit, having only been to Bahrain for testing and the first race so far this season. It will also generate new data to help our development effort. As a team, we have happy memories from our podium here last season so it’s good to go back!

How is the team planning to develop the A521?

We have an aerodynamic upgrade package coming to the car for this Grand Prix. In addition, we have some test items to assess during Friday practice, which will help define further upgrades planned over the next few races.


Alpine F1 Team pre Pirelli Emilia Romagna Grand-Prix – The chase is on

What is required to do well in Imola?

Imola really is a legendary circuit for car racing and, in particular, for Formula 1. It’s a fast circuit with high power sensitivity and quick changes of direction, so the driver needs to have confidence in the car to attack the fast and flowing corner combinations.

 

Tyres:

Hard, C2 (White)
Esteban – 2
Fernando – 2

Medium, C3 (Yellow)
Esteban – 3
Fernando – 3

Soft, C4 (Red)
Esteban – 8
Fernando – 8


Drivers in Imola

Esteban Ocon
Starts – 1
Points – 0
Average Points – 0
Fastest Qualifying – 1:15.201 (2020)
Fastest Lap – 1:19.606 (2020)
Best Finish – N/A
Best Grid Position – 12th (2020)


Fernando Alonso
Starts – 5

Points – 26
Average Points – 5.2 (2003 -2009 points-scoring system)
Fastest Qualifying – 1:20.895 (2004)
Fastest Lap – 1:21.650 (2004)
Best Finish – 1st (2005)
Best Grid Position – 2nd (2005)


Alpine F1 Team pre Pirelli Emilia Romagna Grand-Prix – The chase is on


Renault-powered cars at Imola

Starts – 85
Wins – 8
Podiums – 16
Pole Positions – 8
Fastest Laps – 6
Total points – 175
 

Last season’s team result
Ricciardo
Grid – 5th
Race – 3rd

Ocon
Grid – 12th
Race – DNF

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