The BWT Alpine team has launched their A522 show car, complete with a new color scheme that promotes a message of sustainability. The rebranding of Alpine encourages a new eco-friendly approach filled with hope and anticipation of the new 2022 regulations.  

While the actual A522 challenger was absent in Paris for the launch since it was in Barcelona for the pre-season testing, Alpine presented two stunning blue and pink liveries. The most notable change to the car’s aesthetic was the red from the previous season that was used has now been replaced with pink showcasing Alpine’s new sponsor BWT. 

BWT, a water technology company, aims to make a difference with its vibrant all pink spec livery which will be used for the first two races of the season and the predominantly blue livery with pink accents will be the regular one used for the remainder of the races in  the season.

At  the Alpine A522 launch, Andreas Weissenbacher CEO of BWT, spoke about the significance of the color pink as a way to bring attention to sustainability making the world “better”.   

“My big dream is to do everything in pink, in pink it will be more shiny. The team of Alpine made it possible and it will be astonishing and it is a touching moment for me. Thanks again. You touched my heart,” said Weissenbacher.

“It is much more than a colour. Pinks stands for a big mission to make every day the world a little bit better.”

In addition to a new sponsor, Alpine’s new management line up is set in place and ready to  help deliver solid results for the new season. CEO of Alpine, Lauent Rossi discussed the team's vision and plans to fight as title contenders for the F1 championship.                       

“It’s with great pleasure that we launch our A522 to the world today, marking the next chapter in Alpine’s Formula 1 journey. We are proud racers and have poured the essence of Alpine’s racing heritage and passion into this new generation of car,” Rossi stated.

“We have a clear plan and vision in place at Alpine and we have some of the best people in the business to help drive us forward and realise our ambitions. Our team is stronger now and, we hope, future-proof. 

“Our driver line-up is the perfect recipe to help deliver the results we want to achieve on track. In 2022, we want to show constant progress with comprehensive developments across all sites to ensure we are contenders for the title in the future. We are going in the right direction and we want to carry on our climb to the summit.”

Alpine’s new team principal, Otmar Szafnauer expressed his excitement heading into the season as he echoed Rossi’s sentiment regarding strong team dynamics.  

 “I know just how good the team is, and indeed how good it can become. The personnel on board, and both drivers,are so strong, and im excited to get down to business,” Szafnauer said.  

Esteban Ocon who will be entering his third year with the French team which was  previously named Renault in 2020 before it was rebranded as  Alpine, feels prepared and excited for the new season.    

“I’m very excited, of course, to not only see the A522 for the first time but to drive it for the first time this week. It’s always a privilege to drive a new Formula 1 car for the first time as you know all the hard work that has gone on behind the scenes at both factories in Enstone and Viry from all of the many talented people working in the different departments there,” Ocon said..

“That feeling and responsibility is truly unique and very special. I feel prepared, I feel ready physically, so let’s hit the track and see what we’ve got in our hands this year!”

Two-time F1 champion Fernando Alonso, revealed that the new regulations is the reason he came back to the series and he hopes that these rules will be a game changer that will ultimately bring more “exciting wheel to wheel racing” this upcoming season.

“I hope so, Yeah  I mean, I came back to the sport in 2020 because of these regulations. So it has been one year and a half waiting for for these cars. And yeah, we are. I think the team did an amazing job in the last year, you know, building this car in Enstone and Viry. So we are all very motivated,” Alonso replied.  

“It’s good to be back and I’ve been working hard to be ready for the new season. The build-up has been a long time coming after the rule change was delayed due to the pandemic.” 

“The car looks fantastic with the new regulations in place and I like the new livery. We have a new engine and we’re confident we had a good development in place for this new generation of car.”

“We won’t know where everyone stands until Bahrain, but we’re excited to take the car for its first spin in testing this week. I hope the new regulations have worked and we get more exciting wheel to wheel racing this year.”

One more thing… 😏 Why have one livery, when you can have ✌️ Introducing our BWT season opener spec livery.#A522Launch pic.twitter.com/demeoTcqvu

— BWT Alpine F1 Team (@AlpineF1Team) February 21, 2022

Presenting your #A522#A522Launch pic.twitter.com/2uoK5nv1ow

— BWT Alpine F1 Team (@AlpineF1Team) February 21, 2022