The Ringer F1 Show Alpine’s Challenges, 2026 Team Expectations, and Emilia Romagna GP Adjustments
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May 14, 2025 Tim Hauraney, F1 insider for TSN and host of the Nailing the Apex podcast, joins to unpack the recent upheaval at Alpine, including the surprise resignation of team principal Oliver Oakes. He delves into expectations for the upcoming Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, exploring strategy tweaks from top teams like Ferrari and Mercedes. The conversation shifts to the exciting new regulations set for 2026, analyzing which teams, including Aston Martin and Williams, could shine with their innovative approaches and fresh talent.
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Alpine's Leadership Turmoil
- Alpine has suffered from constant leadership turnover disrupting team stability.
- Key technical and executive roles have seen rapid exits, harming performance and cohesion.
Colapinto's Tough Debut
- Replacing Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto poses a huge challenge given the triple-header start.
- Lack of testing and experience in current car intensifies pressure on Colapinto to perform.
McLaren's Tire Management Edge
- McLaren leads due to superior tire management via innovative rear brake cooling design.
- Their race pace advantage is huge despite having no significant qualifying superiority.