Alpine returned to the highest echelon of Endurance racing in 2024, specifically to tackle this new hybrid era, with the striking A424 Hypercar prototype.
Having been a team previously on the top step of the 24 hours of Le Mans they join the grid with one goal in mind. To repeat the teams’ previous glory days of the 70’s and win another 24 hours of Le Mans in the modern era of endurance racing.
Introducing the Alpine A424 Hypercar
| Car | Ruleset | Engine | Hybrid? | Exclusive to LMU? |
| Alpine A424 | LMDh | 3.4-litre turbocharged V6 | Yes | Yes |
The team unveiled the brand new hypercar ahead of the centenary edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2023 and boasted a formidable line-up of drivers that would make up the team for a two-car entry in 2024, with Pau-Loup Chatin, Ferdinand Habsburg and Charles Milesi piloting the #35 car while, Nicolas Lapierre, Matthieu Vaxivere and Mick Schumacher take charge of the #36 A424.
The car was first fired up on July 5 of that year and the program first completed 2 shakedown tests at Lurcy-Lévis at the end of August. The test programme then continued running at Circuit Paul Ricard, Motorland Aragón, Jerez and Portimão, which included a full 30-hour endurance practice race to help replicate the gruelling conditions of round-the-clock racing for the entire team.
The World Endurance Championship
The team’s start to life was a positive one at Qatar, finishing 7th and 11th overall on debut, clearly showing all the preparations were paying dividends. Imola was a slight reality check with the two teams finishing near the rear of the field in 13th and 16th overall, before bouncing back to grab another top-10 result at Spa-Francorchamps.
The team experienced a bumpy ride during the 24 hours of Le Mans with both the #35 and #36 cars retiring from the event. Not something the French outfit would have wanted on home soil. But since then it’s been nothing but positive improvements.
Sao Paulo the #36 team was back inside the top 10, whilst Circuits of the Americas gave the team its best overall results of the season. A 5th and 9th place finish respectively for both cars was just what they needed as they carried momentum with development and understanding of the car.
Japan was the latest round in September and the best pair of results for a new 2024 car in the season so far came in Fuji, with a stunning 3rd overall for the #36 and 7th overall for the #35.
One more round remains as the Alpine outfit will fly out to Bahrain International Circuit looking to close out the World Endurance Championship season in style. Will they get their first win since returning to the grid?
The Alpine Comes To Life In LMU
You can see the new Alpine A424 in all its glory as part of the Red, White and Blue cinematic trailer. Which also included the Isotta Fraschnini HY car and COTA.
The Alpine A424, from the French sports car manufacturer –conjures up the magic and mystique of sports car racing from yesteryear. Its angular, purposeful looks, complete with vibrant Mecachrome 3.4-litre V6 engine note makes the A424 stand out on the FIA WEC grid. A new car to the 2024 season, the pace and momentum of Alpine have been building with every round.
Can you get them over the line and claim that first win for ‘le bleu’? Only time will tell. Whatever the result, we are sure you are going to love getting behind the wheel of this beast.
Get The Alpine A424 Today
You can get your hands on the Alpine A424 as part of the Red, White and Blue DLC Pack, which will also include the Isotta Fraschini and COTA via Steam for just £9.99 / €11.99 / $12.99.
The 2024 DLC Season Pass is also available, allowing players to access the latest content the minute it is ready to be brought into the game. Priced at just £39.99 / €45.99 / $48.99, the pass offers a saving of almost 25% compared to purchasing all four packs individually. The 2024 Season Pass bundles together all four packs, which will include four new Hypercars, four iconic circuits and seven of the closely matched GT3 cars which will come in the two final larger packs.
