Fernando Alonso expressed his belief that McLaren are "unreachable" to Alpine – but Lando Norris is not convinced the veteran is being entirely honest.
The French team has reeled in their rivals in the constructors' championship. Heading into the French Grand Prix, both teams have scored 81 points and are neck-and-neck at the half-way stage of the season.
McLaren took an early lead in that battle, scoring big points in Australia and at Imola to get a jump on their midfield rivals. But Alpine have scored consistently all season and secured their best results of the year at each of the last three race weekends.
