Fernando Alonso trusted Alpine to implement El Plan. The Spaniard is looking forward to moving even closer to the top of the grid in the coming season and that needs the car under him to be as strong as his determination. Therefore, improving the Renault engine remains a top priority for the team.
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With Honda now out of the picture, there are now three engine manufacturers in the game – Mercedes, Ferrari and Renault. Undoubtedly, Mercedes was the more powerful name of the three. Renault’s powertrain was reportedly 35hp behind the top PU – a worrying amount for a team looking to claim the pecking order in 2022.
Formula 1 F1 – Qatar Grand Prix – Losail International Circuit, Lusail, Qatar – November 20, 2021 Esteban Ocon from Alpine in qualifying REUTERS / Thaier Al-Sudani
However, Alpine apparently found its way to close the difference. Renault’s CEO Luca de Meo is confident that Alpine will develop the machine in 2022. “For next year we will change the architecture of the engine: a much finer engine, there will be more horsepower.”
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Alpine also claimed: “We have made a jump here, now we have to stabilize the engine.” De Meo also added: “We cannot stay in the central zone any longer. If I have to sign, I’ll sign in order to have the top 11 in the field. “
It looks like Alpine also firmly believes in el plan. On the way out of midfield, the flat terrain of the 2022 season could represent the perfect opportunity for the renamed Renault to make itself a championship team again.
Fernando Alonso is ready to chase victory with Alpine
After an exciting return to Formula 1 with the team he once won championships with, the team’s success is very important to Alonso. As a result, the champion is back in Enstone and turning the hours in the simulator.
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At the beginning of the winter break, Alonso had declared: “We have the right people, the necessary budget, sufficient resources and the support from the boardroom. It is now up to us to make something of it. The time for excuses is over. “
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Therefore, the goal is the same: with the resources and possibilities that are offered to the Alpine look to experience its renaissance in sport, to be at the forefront again. With a lion like Alonso in the tub, the team’s dream isn’t too far-fetched.
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