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Alpine unveils striking ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ livery for Belgian GP

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Alpine is clawing its way into next weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix with a striking one-off livery on its A524 inspired by the highly anticipated superhero movie, Deadpool & Wolverine.

Shedding their usual blue – or pink – hues, Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon will showcase a spectacular display of red and black, accentuated by ferocious yellow claw marks.

This fierce design pays homage to the two iconic Marvel characters – Deadpool and Wolverine – dominating the silver screen.

But the scheme isn’t just a cosmetic change for the Enstone squad. It's a nod to a key player behind the scenes at Alpine. Deadpool himself, portrayed by actor Ryan Reynolds, was instrumental in securing a €200 million cash injection for the team last year. This investment fueled Alpine's ambitions to climb the ranks of Formula 1.

Amid a dismal period of performance for Alpine, one hopes the bold aesthetic transformation will also help turn the French outfit’s fortunes around.

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.

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