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Added on the 19/03/2021 11:23:19 - Copyright : Auto Moto EN
Alpine has a great track record in endurance racing and is now taking on the challenge of entering the top category of the FIA WEC and the 24H of Le Mans 2021.Like its commitment to Formula 1, this new project in endurance racing demonstrates the ambition of Alpine, a brand born from competition, for competition.Approved by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile as the Alpine A480, the prototype is built on an Oreca chassis and powered by a 4.5-litre V8 supplied by Gibson Technology. It is fitted with Michelin tyres, in accordance with the regulations of the Hypercar class.The A480 will be driven by three experienced endurance drivers, Nicolas Lapierre, André Negrão, and Matthieu Vaxiviere. The race team will be managed by Philippe Sinault, Team Principal, as has been the case since 2014 with numerous successes in the LMP2 class.
Alpine continued the development of the A424 with a fourth test session, the first in endurance format at Motorland Aragón, an interesting circuit for its straight where top speeds are comparable to those of Le Mans.The objective - ambitious for a first - was to log 5,400 km in 30 hours. Although not quite reached, the results were largely positive, with 5,027 km covered. After the first eight hours with no problems other than a puncture, turbo issues, oil and water leaks as well as an electrical problem briefly interrupted the A424's fine progress as it completed the 30 hours.In addition to assessing the car's reliability, the team continued to work on the general setup, to run in reprensentative race conditions and to improve its understanding of the Michelin tyres, in terms of getting up to speed on cold tracks and multiple stints management.At the same time, IMSA official tests took place at the Windshear wind tunnel in North Carolina with a second A424 as the first phase of the homologation process.
The Signatech Alpine Matmut team concluded the 24 Hours of Le Mans Test Day with the third best time in LMP2. Focused on discovering the Michelin tyres on the Circuit de la Sarthe and looking for the perfect setups, Nicolas Lapierre, André Negrão and Pierre Thiriet completed 71 laps. The FIA WEC LMP2 leading trio will be back on track on Wednesday June 12 for the first free-practice and qualifying sessions.
The Signatech Alpine Matmut team concluded the 24 Hours of Le Mans Test Day with the third best time in LMP2. Focused on discovering the Michelin tyres on the Circuit de la Sarthe and looking for the perfect setups, Nicolas Lapierre, André Negrão and Pierre Thiriet completed 71 laps. The FIA WEC LMP2 leading trio will be back on track on Wednesday June 12 for the first free-practice and qualifying sessions.
The Signatech Alpine Matmut team concluded the 24 Hours of Le Mans Test Day with the third best time in LMP2. Focused on discovering the Michelin tyres on the Circuit de la Sarthe and looking for the perfect setups, Nicolas Lapierre, André Negrão and Pierre Thiriet completed 71 laps. The FIA WEC LMP2 leading trio will be back on track on Wednesday June 12 for the first free-practice and qualifying sessions.
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