Alpine holds fifth place as Racing Bulls gain ground in Hungary
Formula1.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 9:58 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Alpine is currently fifth in the Championship standings after a competitive first half of the season. They maintained a solid margin over other midfield teams until Racing Bulls overtook them during the Hungarian Grand Prix. As the season progresses, effective car development will be crucial for both teams. Alpine's strong performance early in the season is now challenged by Racing Bulls' recent success.
- •Alpine is in fifth place in the Championship standings.
- •Racing Bulls moved ahead of Alpine in Hungary.
- •Successful car development is increasingly important for Alpine.
- •The competition in the midfield remains tight this season.
"Alpine were the pick of the midfield for much of the first half of the season, sitting in fifth place in the Championship with a healthy margin to the rest. Racing Bulls jumped them in Hungary, as successful car development becomes ever more crucial.
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