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This team will be in action early with their 2025 F1 car
- Ludo van Denderen
Alpine is planning to run Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan’s Formula 1 car on track ahead of the official pre-season test in Bahrain. Still, details about the timing and location of this shakedown remain undisclosed. What is certain is that it won’t take place at the Bahrain circuit, where the first and only official pre-season test is scheduled for late February. This move, GPblog understands, is likely aimed at ensuring the car is fully prepared for the upcoming season.
Formula 1 photographers are gearing up for an exciting period as the unveiling of the 2025 season’s cars approaches. While all ten teams will simultaneously present their liveries at the F1 75 event on February 18, the actual new cars will only be fully revealed during the official test days in Bahrain.
Most teams are expected to showcase their cars slightly earlier during their allocated filming days. These filming days, which are allowed twice per year, permit teams to cover up to 200 kilometres on track. They are often used as shakedowns, enabling teams to test whether everything is functioning correctly and identify or address any issues before the official test sessions. This behind-the-scenes activity offers photographers a unique opportunity to capture the first glimpses of the new machines in action.
Alpine in action earlier than the official test
Mercedes and Aston Martin have confirmed to GPblog that they will hold a filming day in Bahrain on February 25, just ahead of the official pre-season test. Alpine also plans to run its new car for the first time, though the location remains uncertain. While the Silverstone circuit would be a logical choice, this is purely speculative. Further details about Alpine’s plans are expected to emerge soon.
This article was written in translation with Toby Nixon
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