Page 6 - Marcin Budkowski News Today

The 2022 Formula 1 season is just around the corner, so, for each team on the grid we have two key questions ahead of the 23-race campaign that sees a new era of cars hit the track. Today it’s Alpine’s turn, the squad heading for their second year in F1 with Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon at the wheel.

Alpine have become the latest team to name the launch date for their 2022 car – set to be called the A522.

Alpine have followed hot on the heels of AlphaTauri by also announcing their launch date for the 2022 season - February 21.

Before his departure from Alpine, Marcin Budkowski tipped B-teams to be vital for success in 2022 under the new regulations.

Alpine have become the latest Formula 1 team to name the launch date for their 2022 car - set to be called the A522.

Alpine have become the latest Formula 1 team to name the launch date for their 2022 car - set to be called the A522.

Alpine are progressing nicely ahead of the 2022 season, releasing audio of their new car and engine roaring into life for the first time.

After being spotted in Paris, Flavio Briatore re-uniting with Fernando Alonso at Alpine is being called 'very difficult', but not impossible.

If Otmar Szafnauer joins Alpine he may be followed by Aston Martin design chief Andrew Green, according to a report.

Fernando Alonso reckons Alpine are in "better shape" going into the new 2022 season than they were a year ago.