First ride for theAlpine A523 to Silverstone

At 09:00 a.m. this morning, Silverstone time (UK), the famous British circuit woke up to the sound of a car with the blue and pink livery that smoothed the asphalt. Coming as a neighbor from its chassis factoryenstone (UK), stable Alpine launched its new A523 on the track.

A debut that the brand with the A arrow hoped would be discreet but which were quickly spotted by curious people, who was quick to share photos on social networks. Contacted by AUTOhebdo In the evening, Alpine declined to comment… before confirming the ride in the evening via a press release.

The A523 did indeed complete 100 kilometers this Monday February 13. Esteban Ocon was the first in action, the Norman completing 9 laps of the 5,891 km route. He then passed the baton to his compatriot and new teammate Pierre Gasly, who made 8 rotations of the English circuit.

Alpine claims not to have encountered any problempine during this driving.

« It was not before getting back behind the wheel of a F1 that you realize how much you miss this feeling, enthused Ocon. It was an honor to drive the A523 and see the improvements and efforts put into the car ».

« It's an extraordinary feeling to drive an F1 car, especially under the colors Alpine, added Gasly. Today the goal was to get a first look and the initial feelings are good ».

« This is a new milestone for the A523, welcomed Matt Harman, technical director Alpine. I'm glad the day went well ».

THEAlpine A523 will be officially presented on Thursday February 16 during a ceremony in London (United Kingdom).