What happened: Alpine signaled a forward focus at the British Grand Prix weekend, shifting attention to the next day of running at Silverstone. The team qualified 11th and 14th in Sprint Qualifying, leaving both cars just outside the points-paying positions.
Why it matters: Alpine have drawn praise this season for their step forward under the new regulations and engine package, with supporters casting them as best of the rest. Converting a P11 start into points at Silverstone would reinforce that trajectory in the midfield battle.
By the numbers: Sprint Qualifying at Silverstone: Alpine cars 11th and 14th.
What to watch: Watch whether Alpine can move either car into the top ten when racing resumes at Silverstone, starting from 11th and 14th on the sprint grid.