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New Alpine F1 car spotted on track at sopping wet Silverstone
Alpine’s 2026 F1 car made its debut at a wet Silverstone track during a shakedown, with Pierre Gasly driving. The A526 challenger sported a familiar livery from the previous season. Alpine is the fourth team to showcase their 2026 car on track, alongside Audi, Cadillac, and Racing Bulls. This marks Alpine’s first time using a Mercedes power unit in their F1 cars. Rumors suggest that Alpine might gain an advantage in the upcoming season due to a potential loophole discovered by Mercedes in engine regulations. The official livery reveal is set for January 22 in Barcelona, ahead of a private test. Additionally, Alpine recently conducted a TPC test with a 2025 car at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, following a challenging 2025 season where they finished last in the constructors’ championship.
