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Alpine has revealed the livery its 2026 Formula 1 car will race in at a launch event on a cruise ship in Barcelona
Alpine unveiled the livery of its 2026 Formula 1 car at a launch event aboard a cruise ship in Barcelona alongside sponsor MSC Cruises.
The blue and pink gloss paint livery on the 2026 car’s showcar showcased a design primarily unchanged from the end of 2025, reflecting new regulations.
The sidepods on the 2026 Alpine return to the main blue color with title sponsor BWT’s pink logo prominently displayed on top.
The official launch in Barcelona preceded the first F1 2026 test at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya by three days and provided a glimpse into the team’s new direction.
Alpine’s A526, powered by Mercedes, underwent a successful shakedown at Silverstone, featuring distinct engineering differences compared to the factory Mercedes team.
Following a strategic shift to focus resources early on the 2026 car, Alpine aims to make significant strides in competitiveness under the new regulations, as confirmed by technical director David Sanchez.
