Alpine isn’t wasting any time getting ready for 2026. The Formula 1 team has already fired up their wind tunnel at their UK factory to work on their future car – a full two years ahead of time.
That’s pretty remarkable considering the 2025 season hasn’t even started yet.
The French team shared the news on social media, showing they’re eager to get a head start on the massive rule changes coming in 2026.
They jumped into development just days after New Year’s, right when the FIA gave teams the green light to start working on aero parts for 2026 cars.
It’s a smart move. F1 is changing big time in 2026.
The cars will be smaller and lighter than what we see on track today. Teams will need to completely rethink their aerodynamics – and Alpine clearly wants to be ahead of the curve.
This early start could give them a real advantage. In F1, where fractions of a second make all the difference, getting extra development time is huge.
The team’s base in Enstone, UK, has been through plenty of changes over the years – from Benetton to Renault to Alpine. But this kind of forward planning shows they’re serious about their future in the sport.
Question is: will this early push help Alpine climb up the grid when 2026 finally rolls around?
