The Alpine Method 1 crew will maintain a season launch occasion in Barcelona on 23 January, shortly earlier than pre-season testing will get underneath approach on the Catalan monitor from 26-30 January.
The squad made the announcement in a social media publish which doesn’t disclose a lot data as to what’s going to truly occur, and whether or not its precise 2026 challenger may be revealed; Autosport understands solely a livery unveil is deliberate.
Alpine will search to profit from F1’s new technical rules to bounce again after ending final within the 2025 constructors’ championship, which is unprecedented within the final 40 years for the Enstone-based outfit.
The crew made a aware resolution to modify assets to its 2026 venture fairly early, which partly explains its downturn in efficiency this yr.
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“If it provides me higher outcomes subsequent yr, I actually don’t care about this season – and it is going to be all price it,” Pierre Gasly said last month.
“As a result of the fact is what we may have fought for this yr continues to be not ok for us. And these couple of weeks or months can doubtlessly give us a head begin on another groups and produce significantly better success, which is what we’re in search of, in the end.
“So, yeah, absolutely backing the crew in what we did. It’s a bit drastic, however generally to attain greatness, you’ve received to make powerful selections.”
Alpine’s line-up will probably be unchanged in 2026, with Franco Colapinto becoming a member of Gasly once more. The Frenchman not too long ago signed a long-term contract till 2028, whereas the Argentine was confirmed solely final month amid doubts that his type was as much as par.
2026 F1 crew launch schedule
| Date | Workforce(s) | Location | Automobile reveal? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 January |
Pink Bull Racing Bulls |
 Detroit, Michigan |
Livery solely |
| 23 January | Alpine |  Barcelona |
Livery solely (TBC) |
| 9 February | Aston Martin | TBC | 2026 automobile |
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