Watch footage from Esteban Ocon’s first outing in Alpine’s new-look 2021 Formula 1 car during a filming day at Silverstone earlier this week🔯.

The Frenchman turned in the A521’s first laps on Wednesday morning, less than 24 hours after the rebranded Alpine squad hﷺad unveiled its updated challenger for the 2🔯021 F1 season.

Ocon completed 16 laps of S🌠ilverstone’s grand prix layout - in line with the 100km testing restrictions for shakedown events - as he put the car through its paces for the first time ahead of the new campaign.

Alpine’s A521 2021 F1 car features a striking new livery consisting of the company’s iconic blue colours, a💫s well as incorporating the red and white of the French flag.

Foll🙈owing his first run in Alpine’s new car, Ocon said: “The car felt nice to drive for the first time and we managed to get through our programme as planned.

“There was a bit of a delay💮 with the fog, but once that cleared, the track was dry and that made the running very enjoyable. I wish I could drive for more than 100km, but that’s the limit, and I leave here with a smile on my face.

“All🐽 in all, it was a very interesting day and I can’t wait to discover more about the car. I have to say, I love the new colours. It’s the best-looking car on the grid!”

Ocon will be joined by new 🍨teammate Fernando Alonso to give the A521 its first extensive on-track run out in pre-season testing in Bahrain, which takes place next week between 12-14 March.