Alpine has revealed the livery for its 2026 car ahead of the upcoming Formula 1 season.
The Enstone-based outfit hosted its season launch on a cruise ship off the Catalan coast near Barcelona, celebrating the team's partnership with MSC Cruises.
The new design is not radically different from its predecessor, with Alpine's blue associated with title-sponsor BWT's pink.
Alpine has been pinning a lot of hopes on F1’s new technical era with revamped chassis and engine regulations, having ended substantial development of its 2025 challenger by May last year in order to focus on the A526.
The decision contributed to a dismal 10th position in the constructors’ championship, with lead driver Pierre Gasly itching for better machinery after committing his long-term future to the squad. He will team up with Franco Colapinto for the Argentinian youngster's first full campaign in F1.
Designed under executive technical director David Sanchez, the new car was shaken down on Wednesday at Silverstone, ahead of the opening pre-season test at Barcelona from 26-30 January.
“The last year has been truly extraordinary in Formula One terms,” Sanchez said, delving into Alpine's new car – which wasn't on display in the event. “With such big changes in the regulations, this project has been a very interesting challenge and one we have really given our all towards.
“Ultimately, the car is shorter and narrower than recent years with some aerodynamic freedom to explore. We have the return of active aero where we have the ability to have movable front and rear wings, something the vast majority of the drivers on the grid will not have experienced before. The reduction in downforce and drag is expected to bring better racing, which I am sure all fans will be intrigued to watch.
“Then, of course, we have more electric power in the power units since we have partnered with Mercedes-AMG for 2026. It has been fantastic to work closely with our new colleagues from Brixworth in recent months and weeks, as we all work together to understand how best to maximise the package.
“In addition to the power unit challenge and the new 100% sustainable fuels, we will also have some new terminology for us to get used to with overtake mode, boost mode and recharge all set to enter our vocabulary this year.
“All of us at Enstone look forward to getting started in Barcelona next week where we have much to learn and understand on the A526.”
