AS IT HAPPENED: Watch Alpine pull the covers off the new A523 at the final car launch of 2023

Alpine brought the 2023 launch season to an end on Thursday evening when they presented their new contender, the A523, at a special event in London.

Esteban Ocon and new Alpine arrival Pierre Gasly were both be on hand for the reveal at the Printworks venue, which follows a successful shakedown at Silverstone earlier in the week.

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Alpine’s presentation is the 10th and final launch event of the year, with pre-season testing and the opening round of the campaign at the Bahrain International Circuit drawing ever closer...

When it hits the track, Alpine will be hoping the A523 can continue the team’s upward trend in the F1 constructors’ standings, after they rose from fifth to fourth last season via a tight battle with McLaren.

If you missed the Alpine launch live, hit play on the video above to watch it back – and watch out for a VERY special surprise guest from the world of football...