Alpine A521
Renault's works team reborn in French blue as Alpine, and a Grand Prix winner in its first season.
- Power
- 950 bhp
About the Alpine A521
An update of the Renault R.S.20 carried over under the 2021 cost-saving rules, the A521 was the first car fielded under the Alpine name and ran in French blue with a French flag pattern towards the rear. Its Mecachrome-assembled Renault E-Tech 20B power unit was rated at more than 950 hp. Fernando Alonso returned to Formula One alongside Esteban Ocon, who won the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix, and Alonso took his first podium since 2014 at the Qatar Grand Prix. The car scored 155 points and placed Alpine fifth in the Constructors' Championship.
Alpine A521 specs
The Alpine A521 produces 950 bhp (708 kW).
| Make | Alpine |
|---|---|
| Model | A521 |
| Years | 2021 |
| Type | Race car |
| Body style | Open-wheel single-seater |
| Country | France |
| Engine | 1.6L turbocharged V6 hybrid (Renault E-Tech 20B) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,600 cc (1.6 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 950 bhp (708 kW) |
| Redline | 15,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed semi-automatic sequential |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Weight | 752 kg (1,658 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 1263 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
Alpine A521 rarity in CarSpot
The Alpine A521 is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 42 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Alpine A521 fun facts
- In July 2024 Alpine gave Esteban Ocon the exact chassis he won with in Hungary, though it lacked batteries and ECUs and could not be driven without work.
- During first practice in Abu Dhabi the rear wings read 'El Plan', a nod to an internet meme created by Fernando Alonso's fans.
- Alpine ran a special livery at the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix to mark its 100th race with sponsor Castrol.
