BWT Alpine F1 Team A526 Franco Colapinto 2026 Australian GP in 1:64 scale
At the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, Franco Colapinto drove the No.43 Alpine A526 for BWT Alpine F1 Team, marking his first full season start with the Enstone-based outfit in Formula 1’s new technical era. Colapinto, a highly rated Argentine talent known for his aggressive yet controlled driving style and strong race pace, showed early promise by adapting quickly to the demands of the 2026 machinery and the evolving hybrid regulations.
What set the A526 apart from other race cars was its all-new 2026-spec Formula 1 design, featuring active aerodynamics, a lighter chassis, and a Mercedes-supplied hybrid power unit optimized for improved electrical deployment and efficiency. Combined with its distinctive BWT pink-and-blue livery and refined aerodynamic packaging, the A526 represented a major reset for Alpine as the team aimed to move forward in the new regulations era.
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