Alpine to Unveil New Pink Livery in Las Vegas, Aiming for Points Surge
Alpine is set to debut a striking new look at the highly anticipated Las Vegas Grand Prix, extending the team’s distinctive pink color scheme – a result of its partnership with BWT – through the remainder of the 2024 Formula 1 season.
The collaboration between Alpine and Austrian water technology company BWT has become synonymous with vibrant pink paintwork on the team’s race cars. This year, the partnership continues, with an even more prominent display of the BWT brand color planned for the Las Vegas race. The team’s side pods, previously Alpine blue in Brazil, will now feature the signature BWT pink.
Brazilian Grand Prix Results Fuel Optimism
Drivers Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto will carry this new aesthetic into the upcoming races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi, buoyed by Gasly’s recent performance at the São Paulo Grand Prix. The Frenchman secured points in both the sprint and the Grand Prix, setting a positive tone for the final stretch of the season.
“The Las Vegas Strip Circuit is an interesting track that obviously suits me,” Gasly remarked. “It’s always cool to speed along the legendary strip and whiz past the various sights.” He added that, despite a strong qualifying performance last year, a more consistent weekend is the goal this time around, building on the momentum from Brazil. Gasly also acknowledged the unique challenges posed by the late start time and low temperatures.
Colapinto, while facing a difficult weekend in Brazil marked by crashes, shares the enthusiasm for the Las Vegas circuit. “The track is certainly one of the highlights of the season,” he stated. “The conditions will certainly be challenging, and the expected low temperatures will of course play a role in our preparation. We will work hard to make the most of the weekend.”
São Paulo Grand Prix Results
The São Paulo Grand Prix, held at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace, saw the following top ten finishers:
- Lando Norris (GB), McLaren, 1:32:01.596 h
- Kimi Antonelli (I), Mercedes, +10.388 sec
- Max Verstappen (NL), Red Bull Racing, +10.750
- George Russell (GB), Mercedes, +15.267
- Oscar Piastri (AUS), McLaren, +15.749
- Oliver Bearman (GB), Haas, +29.630
- Liam Lawson (NZ), Racing Bulls, +52.642
- Isack Hadjar (F), Racing Bulls, +52.873
- Nico Hülkenberg (D), Sauber, +53.324
- Pierre Gasly (F), Alpine, +53.914
Further down the order, Alpine’s Colapinto finished in 15th place. Several drivers experienced issues during the race, including Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc of Ferrari, both suffering collision damage, and Gabriel Bortoleto of Sauber, involved in a collision with Lance Stroll.
Championship Standings
After 21 of 24 Grands Prix and 5 of 6 Sprints, the World Championship standings are as follows:
- Lando Norris: 390 points
- [Second Place Driver]: 366 points
- Max Verstappen: 341 points
- George Russell: 276 points
- Charles Leclerc: 214 points
- Lewis Hamilton: 148 points
- Kimi Antonelli: 122 points
- Alex Albon: 73 points
- Nico Hülkenberg: 43 points
- Isack Hadjar: 43 points
- Oliver Bearman: 40 points
- Fernando Alonso: 40 points
- Carlos Sainz: 38 points
- Liam Lawson: 36 points
- Lance Stroll: 32 points
- Esteban Ocon: 30 points
- Yuki Tsunoda: 28 points
- Pierre Gasly: 22 points
- Gabriel Bortoleto: 19 points
- Franco Colapinto: 0 points
- Doohan: 0 points
In the Constructors’ Cup, McLaren has already secured the championship with 756 points, followed by Mercedes (398), Red Bull Racing (366), Ferrari (362), Williams (111), Racing Bulls (82), Aston Martin (72), Haas (70), Sauber (62), and Alpine (22).
The increased pink livery in Las Vegas represents more than just a cosmetic change for Alpine; it signifies a continued commitment to the BWT partnership and a renewed push for points as the 2024 season draws to a close.
