Alpine have pulled the covers off their 2026 F1 car, the A526, during a launch event in Barcelona ahead of next week’s shakedown.
Two days on from the challenger getting its first track running as part of a filming day at Silverstone, Alpine gave fans a look at their new machine and its livery for the upcoming campaign.
As in recent years, the Enstone-based outfit have continued with their distinctive blue and pink colour scheme as they prepare to go racing in a season that will feature a wave of new technical regulations.
Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto remain as the squad’s driver line-up, while the leadership team features Managing Director Steve Nielsen – who joined in September – and Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore.
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They elected to switch their focus to developing the 2026 challenger at an early stage to prepare for both the new regulations and the major change in power unit from Renault to Mercedes, leaving Gasly and Colapinto with plenty to adjust to ahead of the first race.
“Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for BWT Alpine Formula One Team,” Flavio Briatore said of the launch, held onboard the MSC World Europa cruise ship.
“It is with great pleasure to begin our season here in Barcelona with our partner MSC Cruises on board the MSC World Europa as we prepare for what will undoubtedly be a unique season in Formula One history, not least for us with the new technical regulations, which offer a clean sheet of paper and a great opportunity for us to be more competitive than previous campaigns.
“It has been a relentless few months at the Enstone factory in preparation for the season, designing and creating the A526, together with Mercedes-AMG who will supply the new power unit and gearbox from this season; a partnership we are very much excited about.
“To be joined by so many of our partners including title partner BWT, our hosts MSC Cruises and premium partner Eni at this event, where we unveil our livery, is just fantastic. I thank them all, both new partners, and existing ones, for their commitment to the team, especially after our challenges on track last year.”
