P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Prior to Formula 1’s Belgian Grand Prix, there was a bit of a Twitter – and not X variety – amongst the photographers in the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps’ paddock entrance. The source of this was the new BWT Alpine F1 motorhome and not the usual photo opportunity to snap the drivers arriving at the track. […]
The source of this was the new BWT Alpine F1 motorhome, not the usual driver arrivals photo opportunity. I initially assumed cosmetic tweaks, but was surprised by the sleek three-storey glass facade with unique “A” badges. Each F1 team has a substantial hospitality unit opposite their pit garages, with European races having transportable units and “fly away” races featuring brick-and-mortar villas. The unique geography of Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps splits team facilities, with Alpine’s motorhome boasting an innovative village configuration. Alpine’s new motorhome concept, led by designer Philippe Starck, gained momentum in 2023 and received approval from Luca de Meo in February 2024.
