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Alpine A525
An A525 driven by Pierre Gasly during the Austrian Grand Prix
CategoryFormula One
Designer(s)David Sanchez (Executive Technical Director)
David Wheater (Technical Director, Aerodynamics)
Joe Burnell (Technical Director, Engineering)
Ciaron Pilbeam (Technical Director, Performance)
PredecessorAlpine A524
Technical specifications
EngineMecachrome-built and assembled Renault E-Tech RE25
1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout 1.6 L (98 cu in) Turbo Rear-mid mounted
Electric motorKinetic and thermal energy recovery systems
Weight800 kg (including driver, excluding fuel)
FuelEni
LubricantsEni
Tyres
Competition history
Notable entrantsBWT Alpine F1 Team
Notable drivers
Debut2025 Australian Grand Prix
RacesWinsPodiumsPolesF/Laps
140000

The Alpine A525 is a Formula One racing car designed and developed by the Alpine F1 Team for competition in the 2025 Formula One World Championship. It is the fifth Formula One car entered by Alpine since rebranding from Renault. The A525 is being driven by Pierre Gasly, who is on his third season with the team, and a "rotating seat"[1] that consists of rookie driver Jack Doohan, who raced with the team from Australia to the Miami Grand Prix, and Franco Colapinto, who replaced Doohan starting from the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix for five races. Paul Aron, Ryō Hirakawa, and Kush Maini all assume reserve driver roles, with Colapinto previously holding such a role before being swapped with Doohan. The car was revealed at a bespoke event on 18 February 2025, and made its competitive debut at the 2025 Australian Grand Prix.

The A525 is the first Alpine Formula One car to utilise Eni fuels and lubricants; their previous suppliers, BP and Castrol, are set to supply fuels and lubricants, respectively, to the Audi Formula One team from the 2026 season onwards. It will also be the last Alpine car and last F1 car overall for the foreseeable future to utilise Renault engines as Renault has chosen to cease its engine development and supply programme at the end of 2025, with the Alpine team switching to Mercedes engines in 2026.

Technical Specifications and Design;

  • Engine: Renault E-Tech RE25, 1.6-litre V6 turbo hybrid power unit; rev limit of 15,000 rpm, producing over 950 horsepower.[2]
  • Transmission: 8-speed, semi-automatic cassette-type gearbox with hydraulic "Quickshift" system; includes reverse gear.[3]
  • Chassis: Carbon fibre and aluminium honeycomb composite monocoque construction, designed for both lightness and durability.[4]
  • Weight: 800 kg including the driver.[5]
  • Dimensions: 5.62 m in length, 2.00 m in width, 0.95 m in height, with a wheelbase of 3.53 m.[6]
  • Tyres: Equipped with Pirelli P Zero (dry) and Pirelli Cinturato (wet) compounds.[6]
  • Fuel and Lubricants: In 2025, Eni fuels and Valvoline lubricants were introduced for the first time, following Castrol and BP's transition to Audi.[7]

Innovations and Strategic Approach;

Evolving Design: According to expert analyses, the A525 has evolved through strategic improvements built upon the A524 chassis, addressing weaknesses identified in previous seasons. The 2025 model adopts a refined approach rather than a radical overhaul, focusing on detailed enhancements.[8]

Bodywork and Aerodynamics: While preparing for the major regulatory changes set by the FIA for 2026, the team is focused on optimizing the current chassis as much as possible and achieving continuous development.[9]

Performance and Season Reviews;

Strong but Inconsistent: Although Pierre Gasly demonstrated occasional potential in qualifying by reaching Q3 several times during the early races, the car generally exhibited deficiencies in consistent race pace and tyre management. As Gasly noted, the A525’s tendency to oversteer leads to excessive tyre wear, which poses a significant disadvantage during races.[10]

Points and Standings: The majority of points accumulated in the first half of the season were scored by Gasly, while the team has fallen behind the leaders. The primary focus of development has shifted towards 2026, aiming for a fresh start in line with upcoming regulatory changes.[11]

Team Line-up: In the 2025 season, Pierre Gasly, Jack Doohan (in the initial races), and Franco Colapinto (through a rotating seat system) served as the primary race drivers. Paul Aron, Ryō Hirakawa, and Kush Maini fulfilled testing and reserve driver roles.[12]

Despite being technically more optimized and innovative than its predecessor, Alpine’s current car, the A525, failed to achieve a significant breakthrough in 2025. Team management and drivers continue to focus on maximizing the team’s strengths while addressing weaknesses, concentrating heavily on preparations for the 2026 season and the transition to Mercedes power units for a major performance step.[13]

History

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Alpine unveiled the car at the F1 75 Live event on 18 February 2025. The car's livery was largely similar to the Alpine A521, with the return of the French national racing colour, Bleu de France, that was present on that car and pink accentuating the BWT text on the sidepods and the front end of the car.[14]

Complete Formula One results

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Key
Key
Colour Result
Gold Winner
Silver Second place
Bronze Third place
Green Other points position
Blue Other classified position
Not classified, finished (NC)
Purple Not classified, retired (Ret)
Red Did not qualify (DNQ)
Black Disqualified (DSQ)
White Did not start (DNS)
Race cancelled (C)
Blank Did not practice (DNP)
Excluded (EX)
Did not arrive (DNA)
Withdrawn (WD)
Did not enter (empty cell)
Annotation Meaning
P Pole position
F Fastest lap
Superscript
number 		Points-scoring position
in sprint
Year Entrant Power unit Tyres Driver name Grands Prix Points WCC pos.
AUS CHN JPN BHR SAU MIA EMI MON ESP CAN AUT GBR BEL HUN NED ITA AZE SIN USA MXC SAP LVG QAT ABU
2025 Alpine F1 Team Renault RE25 1.6 turbo-hybrid V6 P Australia Jack Doohan Ret 13 15 14 17 Ret 20* 10th*
Argentina Franco Colapinto 16 13 15 13 15 DNS 19
France Pierre Gasly 11 DSQ 13 7 Ret 138 13 Ret 8 15 13 6 10
Source:

* Season still in progress.

References

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  1. ^ "Alpine confirm Colapinto to replace Doohan for next five rounds as team opt to 'rotate' seat". Formula One. 7 May 2025.
  2. ^ "BWT Alpine Formula One Team - A525". www.alpinef1.com. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  3. ^ "Alpine F1- A525 | F1 Mavericks". f1mavericks.com. 28 July 2025. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  4. ^ "A525 - Formule 1 - Alpine". www.alpine-cars.co.uk. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  5. ^ "Alpine A525 specs, lap times, performance data". FastestLaps.com. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  6. ^ a b "2025 Alpine A525 Specifications & Dimensions". conceptcarz.com. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  7. ^ huibfrie (19 February 2025). "BWT Alpine Formula One Team presenteert de A525 en nieuwe livery voor 2025". Renault Group (in Dutch). Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  8. ^ "Gary Anderson's verdict on Alpine's 2025 F1 car". The Race. 26 February 2025. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  9. ^ Smith, Jack Oliver (17 July 2025). "The 'weapon' Alpine is pinning its hopes on to climb F1 order". Motorsport Week. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  10. ^ "How can Alpine turn around its plummeting F1 performance?". Archived from the original on 6 July 2025. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  11. ^ huibfrie (19 February 2025). "BWT Alpine Formula One Team presenteert de A525 en nieuwe livery voor 2025". Renault Group (in Dutch). Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  12. ^ "BWT Alpine Formula One Team 2025 Livery Revealed". www.alpinef1.com. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  13. ^ Smith, Jack Oliver (17 July 2025). "The 'weapon' Alpine is pinning its hopes on to climb F1 order". Motorsport Week. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  14. ^ "GALLERY: Alpine unveil 2025 season livery during F1 75 Live". Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website. Retrieved 19 February 2025.