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Alpine

Alpine sidepod inlets versus Aston Martin louvre extraction
Tech

Alpine sidepod inlets versus Aston Martin louvre extraction

Alpine relies on increased sidepod volume to manage thermal loads, while Aston Martin utilizes high-speed louvre extraction and a duckbill inlet. These divergent cooling philosophies face extreme testing at high altitude in Mexico City due to low air density.

6 min

Alpine's 2026 rear pull-rod suspension layout and ride height
Race

Alpine’s 2026 rear pull-rod suspension layout and ride height

Alpine's A526 utilizes a pull-rod front suspension and a push-rod rear suspension to optimize center of gravity and aerodynamic airflow. This architecture aims to improve performance and stability through complex interactions between suspension geometry and ground-effect aerodynamics.

8 min

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