Alpine's current World Endurance Championship contender, the A424 LMDh hypercar, came face to face with its legendary predecessor, the A442B, in a historic meeting captured on November 8, 2026. The A442B, which secured Alpine's sole overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1978, was photographed alongside the modern prototype in a visual tribute linking the brand's past and present endurance racing efforts.
The images, taken by motorsport photographer Heiko Stritzke, showcase the evolution of Alpine's sports car design over nearly five decades. The A424, which debuted in the 2024 WEC season, represents Alpine's return to the top class of endurance racing under the LMDh regulations, while the A442B remains an icon of the marque's golden era in the late 1970s.
No further details about the specific event or location of the meeting were provided in the original report.
