Alpine A524 (F1 2024)
The Alpine A524 is Alpine’s 2024 Formula 1 challenger, a rear-wheel-drive turbo-hybrid single-seater built to the current ground-effect era regulations. As the latest evolution of Alpine’s F1 program, it pairs a compact 1.6L V6 hybrid power unit with a carbon-fiber chassis and highly optimized aerodynamic packaging.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid F1 power unit with ERS (MGU-K and MGU-H), longitudinal mid-mounted
Total Output: ~1,050 hp combined
Redline: ~15,000 rpm
Transmission: 8-speed semi-automatic sequential
Weight: 798 kg minimum
Dimensions: ~5,500 mm long × 2,000 mm wide × 970 mm tall | Wheelbase ~3,600 mm
Tires: Pirelli F1 slicks, intermediates, and wets
Brakes: Carbon-carbon discs with advanced brake-by-wire rear braking
Layout: Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive hybrid
In the Simulator Feel
The A524 is an ultra-responsive, high-downforce Formula car that demands commitment and precision. It feels light, fast, and brutally efficient through medium- and high-speed corners, where the ground-effect aero keeps the car glued to the circuit. Compared to lower-formula machines, it delivers immense grip and rapid direction changes, but it also punishes overdriving — especially when the tires or aero platform are unsettled.
Engine & Sound: The turbo-hybrid V6 produces a sharp, mechanical shriek layered with turbine whine and ERS deployment. Power delivery is strong and linear once the turbo is spooled, with electric torque filling the low end for explosive exits. At full song, it has the unmistakable modern F1 sound: high-pitched, aggressive, and race-car intense.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Incredible front-end bite and aero grip, with very little body movement. Oversteer appears quickly if you ask too much of the rear on entry or exit.
Traction: Excellent once up to temperature, though throttle application must stay disciplined to avoid wheelspin and rear snap.
Braking: Massive stopping power, with strong stability under threshold braking and subtle rear-end sensitivity from brake-by-wire behavior.
Top Speed: Highly competitive on straights, with DRS and ERS deployment making it devastating in the right setup.
Driving Style Tip: Drive it like a precision instrument. Smooth steering, clean inputs, and confidence in aero load are everything. The A524 shines on technical modern F1 circuits like Suzuka, Barcelona, and Bahrain, where its balance and efficiency can be fully exploited.
Livery & Aesthetics: The Alpine A524 wears the modern Alpine blue-and-pink identity with sharp branding and a compact, sculpted aerodynamic package. It looks purposeful and aggressive from every angle, with exposed suspension, intricate bargeboard-style bodywork, and the unmistakable stance of a current-generation F1 car.
Whether you're chasing hot laps, qualifying runs, or full-distance races, the Alpine A524 delivers the raw speed and technical challenge that make modern Formula 1 so addictive in sim racing.