How Alpine’s 2026 season has played out so far

Alpine's 2026 season has been a story of two halves. After a massive improvement from their 2025 campaign, the team enjoyed a strong start and held P5 in the Constructors' Championship for several months. Pierre Gasly delivered a standout moment with a third-place finish in Monaco, while both he and Franco Colapinto secured consistent points during the opening rounds. However, the team's momentum has stalled recently as their performance has declined relative to their midfield rivals. The team's struggles have been highlighted by a lack of pace, leading to public frustration from the drivers and point-less weekends in Austria and Hungary. Alpine currently trails Racing Bulls by six points for the 'best of the rest' title. While Gasly has largely dominated the qualifying head-to-head, Colapinto has shown glimpses of potential, notably with a P6 finish in Canada. To reclaim their position, Alpine will need to bring significant upgrades after the summer break to match the impressive development surge shown by Racing Bulls.