The Enstone-based squad has been relentless in bringing upgrades to its A522 car, which has helped Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon score the points to put it fourth in the constructors' championship prior to the summer break.
And while rival teams have had their developments constrained by F1's cost cap, Alpine has not had to hold back, and is planning a recruitment drive to boost its staffing levels in a bid to push further up the grid.
