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The Alpine Endurance Team completed their fifth and final on-track testing in 2023 at Portimao with two Alpine A424 LMDh
Alpine prepared for their debut in the FIA World Endurance Championship by testing their new A424 Hypercars at Portimao. All six official drivers were present for the first time, completing a total of 1,443 km and 1,562 km in the two cars. The team had no technical issues and focused on optimizing engine and setup, as well as energy and fuel management during long and short runs. They also worked on cockpit procedures, refueling processes, driver changes, pitlane and garage procedures. The team still has more work to do before the season opener in Qatar and will approach the race with humility. The A424’s chassis, developed by Oreca, features a turbocharged Mecachrome engine and the Bosch specification motor generator unit.
