Can you imagine a hypercar occupying the Formula 1 racetracks? An automotive giant has decided to take a bold step towards in developing this technological innovation, a concept that has never been seen before. Fast like F1 cars, but much more sustainable and technological. For the company and its CEO, Philippe Kriefe, having a hypercar is very important, and this invention will be an important milestone in the studies on more sustainable measures in the racing sport. Check out all the information about the new “hypercar” and the company behind this technology.
Racing tech with a purpose
F1 has adopted many changes in its planning for the 2026 season, the main one being the competition regulations. These changes are mainly aimed at adopting a more sustainable agenda, in which each team on the grid will be requires to invest in hybrid cars, 50% electric and the other 50% powered by an internal combustion engine, but which must be powered by sustainable fuel.
With this in mind, a major automotive company has gotten ahead of the competition by launching a car designed for the sustainable future of F1: 100% hydrogen-powered. The company behind this innovative launch is Renault, owner of the F1 team BTW Alpine, and this explains why the company is seeking F1 for launching its car in the competition — despite it having initially been designed only only for commercial sale.
This launch by Alpine, in addition to representing a major step forward for the automotive industry, and even for F1 — when we take into account the new sustainability rules —, also opens the door to the development of research into a new biofuel, in search of energy solutions with less impact on nature. For the other teams that make up the grid, a new stance will be required in the face of changes, as we are entering a new era in F1.
Understand how Alpenglow works
The current Alpine is the former Lotus, one of the most competitive teams in F1. It was in 2016 that Renault bought Lotus, and in 2021 the teams underwent a reformulation and became Alpine; since then, it has been repositioning itself on the grid and reinforcing its new identify: a symbol of innovation, and that’s exactly what Alpine is doing with its hypercar.
The hypercar is called Alpenglow Hy6, which is a new version of the already known Alpenglow cars — this one being very similar to the Hy4, but with twice the power —, but this model specially differs in that it has a hydrogen combustion engine, and not an electric car with hydrogen fuel cells like the other models. This small detail will ensure that it resembles F1 cars, with the traditional engine roar.
“A solution for continuing to cultivate the passion for motor racing using a very noble V6 with remarkable specific power and a sound to thrill drivers and spectator with its maximum revs at 9,000 rpm. The Alpenglow Hy6 concept is the perfect example of what is possible to achieve the essential step of reducing carbon emissions in Motorsport.” — Bruno Famin, vice-president of Alpine Motorsport.
Much more than a visual concept
That are no plans to introduce this car in F1 yet. However, with this launch, Alpine reinforces its commitment to making hydrogen a reality in F1 racing, and above all, to strengthening studies and research on the “fuel of the future” and other sustainable fuels, in pursuit of the energy transformation of the entire automotive industry.
The 3.5-liter model, capable of generating 730 HP, has everything to be the symbol of energy transition in F1. More than just a beautiful concept, the Alpenglow Hy6 is a bold step by Alpine towards a new type of racing, in which performance and ecology can go hand in hand. The question remains: is F1 ready to welcome it?
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