India, Jan. 23 -- Alpine has lifted the curtain on its 20261F1 livery, giving fans the first real glimpse of how the team plans to enter the new rules era. The car keeps Alpine's familiar identity, but the timing of this launch makes it feel different. This is not just about colours. It marks the start of a fresh direction for the team, especially with a Mercedes power unit coming in. With development already underway and testing not far away, the livery reveal sets the mood for Alpine's rebuild ahead of the 2026 F1 season.

The design stays close to what Alpine has used in recent years. Blue remains the base colour, while BWT's pink continues to feature through its sponsorship tie-up. The layout has been adjusted to suit the new bodywork...