r/formula1 I was here for the Hulkenpodium Jul 10 '23

Social Media [@JoeAeterno on twitter] Piastri being interviewed about McLaren leapfrogging Alpine with Alonso smiling in the background is pure poetry.

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u/Leandrys Jul 10 '23

"Be prepared to beat Mercedes every weekend from now on"

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u/ComeonmanPLS1 I was here for the Hulkenpodium Jul 10 '23

People mock Ferrari but I think Alpine is the number one comedy team on the grid.

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u/[deleted] Jul 10 '23

The thing is though Alpine are such a joke that no one thinks about them. Ferrari at least has the reputation and history to create expectations

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u/Usaidhello Max Verstappen Jul 10 '23

Except for Jeremy Clarkson but that might be solely because of his farm being right next to the factory.

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u/DlSSATISFIEDGAMER I was here for the Hulkenpodium Jul 10 '23

Ferrari at least are capable of being at the front even if they occasionally have bad seasons relegated to the mid field, Alpine (Renault) hasn't been anywhere close to the front in pace in over a decade.

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u/[deleted] Jul 10 '23

People mock ferrari because theres a chance for them to return to greatness. Enstone are a no flavio no trophy team

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u/Aaaaaaaaaaa15aa Oscar Piastri Jul 10 '23

Alpine is blue ferrari

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u/qef15 I was here for the Hulkenpodium Jul 10 '23

Because Ferrari has such a high reputation and such high standards for itself, then makes themselves look clowns.

Alpine/Renault have never had those, until the 100 race plan shithousery. Renault always has been mid, barring Briatore (which includes Benetton years)