Alpine to unveil Franco Colapinto's 2026 Formula 1 car | OneFootball

With the countdown to the 2026 season in full swing, Formula 1 teams are fine-tuning the details to present their new models. Alpine has chosen an unprecedented setting to unveil the A526: a boat on the waters of the Balearic Sea, off the coast of Barcelona. The event will take place this Friday, January 23, and will feature the participation of its two drivers, including Argentine Franco Colapinto.

Unlike last year’s joint event in London, when the category celebrated its 75th anniversary, this time each team has decided to hold its launch separately. The first to make a splash was Red Bull, which revealed its car mid-flight, with a small plane unveiling the vehicle while flying over Detroit, United States, a location chosen due to its partnership with Ford.

This week, Haas kicked off the calendar of official presentations, but the spotlight will be on Alpine this Friday, as it plans an impressive and unconventional display. According to the newspaper Olé, the French team will use a boat provided by MSC, its main partner since 2025, to showcase the new design.

The event will feature key team figures, such as drivers Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto, as well as strategic leadership from Flavio Briatore and Steve Nielsen. Special guests from sponsoring brands will also attend, in a presentation designed to combine marketing, innovation, and spectacle.

MSC, a renowned cruise company, will provide one of its most iconic vessels for the event, strengthening its partnership with Alpine and seeking to further establish itself within the Formula 1 universe.

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