Alpine unveiled its new automobile for the 2023 Formulation 1 season at an occasion at Printworks in London.
Like final yr, the crew offered its automobile in each an everyday Alpine look and a pink shade scheme based mostly on that of title sponsor BWT. The crew will use the pink jersey for the primary three races of the season.
The A523 accomplished its first laps at Silverstone earlier this week.
Esteban Ocon, who entered his fourth season with the crew, and Pierre Gasly from AlphaTauri will compete.
The Renault-owned model climbed to fourth place within the builders’ championship final yr, however didn’t repeat Ocon’s victory on the Hungarian Grand Prix in 2021. Final yr, third-placed Mercedes scored virtually thrice as a lot.
Renault CEO Luca de Meo mentioned he’s “optimistic” that the crew will proceed to make positive aspects in 2023. “We made progress the primary two seasons,” he mentioned. “I all the time see the crew coming collectively stronger. So I hope this type of development continues.
“Our aim is to get nearer to the highest. We’re right here for the long run. We’re right here to construct one of the best crew. We’re right here to construct a stable crew.
“After I discuss to Laurent, I really feel like [Rossi, team CEO]to Otmar [Szafnauer, team principal]Pate [Fry, chassis technical director], to all, that they’re stronger collectively. I feel they had fun through the winter and will work with out an excessive amount of bother.”
He mentioned the crew’s aim is to “get nearer to one of the best” in 2023. “We have come a good distance final yr, I feel 250 factors, it was one thing like that.
“The hole is huge, so we’ve room for enchancment. That is our aim. And possibly Esteban and Pierre will set us up with a couple of podiums that can make our Sunday much more pleasant.”
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