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Alpine reveal 2026 F1 car on a cruise ship
Alpine made history by revealing their 2026 F1 car onboard a cruise ship, marking the start of their preparations for the upcoming season.
The A526 displayed a unique pink design alongside the traditional blue Alpine colors, unveiled by drivers Gasly and Colapinto on the MSC ship with Flavio Briatore in attendance.
Following a disappointing 2025 season, where Alpine finished last in the constructors’ championship, the team aims to bounce back with improved performance and a Mercedes power unit.
As part of the revamped regulations, Alpine hopes to benefit from Mercedes’ expertise in mastering the new power unit rules, positioning them well for a competitive season.
Despite the overshadowing Ferrari launch, Alpine joins the lineup of teams unveiling their cars before the Barcelona pre-season testing, with 11 days allocated for testing this year.
With the season opener set for March in Melbourne, Alpine and other teams are gearing up for a challenging and exciting 2026 F1 campaign.
