In 2021, Alpine will compete in the new Hypercar class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and in the FIA WEC. After announcing its driver line-up this past 26 January, Alpine Elf Matmut Endurance Team has now unveiled the A480 prototype based on an ORECA chassis and powered by a 4.5-liter V8 furnished by Gibson Technology. The car is equipped with Michelin tires in compliance with the Hypercar class regulations.

Check out the #36 Alpine A480 below:

The car will be driven by Nicolas Lapierre (age 36, 13 participations in the 24 Hours of Le Mans), André Negrão (age 28, four participations) and Matthieu Vaxivière (age 26, four participations).

Laurent Rossi, CEO of Alpine: "Auto racing and Alpine have been inextricably linked since the marque's return to endurance in 2013, and the adventure has given us fantastic wins. After eight years of success, it is now time to join the top class. The regulation changes will allow us to share our passion and demonstrate our technical savoir-faire and experience in a fair framework at controlled costs. We will give our all at every race as we represent Alpine at the top echelon of motorsport."

Philippe Sinault, Team manager of Alpine Elf Matmut Endurance Team reacts to the arrival of the French brand at the highest level of endurance through the video below :

Alpine Elf Matmut Endurance Team will kick off its season on 26-27 April at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium for the FIA WEC Prologue preceding the Total 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, the first of six rounds in Season 9 of the FIA WEC.