Flavio Briatore reviews Alpine's season: 'Novelties and improvements are coming'

Flavio Briatore, Alpine's executive advisor, has shared his assessment of the team's season, acknowledging progress while setting expectations for future improvements. Despite a challenging start, Alpine has managed to score points in nine out of eleven races this season, positioning themselves in a competitive battle for fifth place in the constructors' championship.

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All the team at @alpinef1team has done a great job to fight back in the midfield, which is a huge improvement from where we were at this time last year.

Briatore highlighted the team's significant improvement compared to the previous year, stating, "The entire team at @alpinef1team has done a great job to fight back in the midfield, which is a huge improvement from where we were at this time last year." He noted that the team is currently in contention for fifth place, trailing Racing Bulls, and expressed optimism about the second half of the season.

Looking ahead, Briatore anticipates "novelties and improvements" arriving after the summer break. He believes these upgrades will enhance the team's competitiveness and provide drivers Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto with the necessary tools to challenge rivals like Racing Bulls. The team currently holds 61 points, just five behind Racing Bulls' 66 points in the constructors' standings.

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We have scored points in nine of the eleven races and are still in full contention for fifth place in the constructors' standings. We know that after the summer break, novelties and improvements will arrive, which we hope will increase our competitiveness and give the drivers the tools they need to challenge Racing Bulls.

"The entire team, including the two drivers, is focused on the battle ahead," Briatore concluded. He emphasized that the team will use the mandatory break to rest and recharge. Despite recent difficult races, Briatore stressed the importance of their final standing at the end of the season, underscoring a determined outlook for Alpine's performance.

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The entire team, including the two drivers, is focused on the battle that awaits us. For now, the team will take advantage of the mandatory break to rest and recharge.