Auction LOT 043 - Alpine 2022 Used Bonded Rearward Engine Cover- Blue
A genuine and visually striking piece of modern Formula One bodywork, this race-used bonded rearward engine cover originates from Alpine’s 2022 campaign — the first season of the new ground-effect era and a landmark moment in Grand Prix engineering. The 2022 season introduced a complete shift in aerodynamic philosophy, with teams redesigning their cars to maximise underfloor performance while carefully managing cooling and airflow across the upper bodywork. Alpine’s A522, driven by Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon, featured distinctive bodywork solutions throughout the year, making components from this period especially significant. Positioned toward the rear of the car, the bonded engine cover forms a critical part of the bodywork surrounding the power unit and rear cooling architecture. Its design helps manage heat extraction while preserving clean airflow toward the rear wing and beam wing assembly. In modern Formula One, components in this area are essential to the balance between thermal efficiency, aerodynamic performance and tightly packaged engineering. Constructed from lightweight carbon fibre and finished in Alpine’s distinctive blue livery, this rearward engine cover offers both strong display impact and real technical depth. Displaying authentic race-used character, it reflects the demands of elite-level competition and the constant development that defines Formula One. A distinctive and highly collectible bodywork piece from a transformative era, this 2022 Alpine bonded rearward engine cover represents innovation, performance and the unmistakable identity of the Alpine Formula One Team.