Alpine's successful motorsport history is closely linked to women: As part of this year's Goodwood Revival (September 12-14, 2025), the French sports car brand is celebrating its racing and rallying successes of the last 70 years and the pioneering women behind them with a special exhibition at Earl's Court Motor Show.
In addition to three vehicles that trace the history of the brand in rallying and endurance racing, the focus is on the stars of the time: Michèle Mouton, Marianne Hoepfner, Marie-Claude Beaumont and Lella Lombardi played a decisive role in the successes as female drivers. In addition to the tribute to their predecessors, visitors can look forward to meeting the current Alpine Academy racing drivers, Nina Gademan and Sukhmani Khera, as well as Nicola Burnside, Brand Director of Alpine UK.
Women in motorsport
The revival exhibition highlights the contribution of female drivers who have left their mark on Alpine models. These include Michèle Mouton, who began her international rally career in the Alpine A110 before becoming one of the greatest female drivers in the history of the World Rally Championship, Marianne Hoepfner, who took part in the "Press On Regardless" rally in the USA in 1974, as well as Marie-Claude Beaumont and Lella Lombardi. They competed in the Alpine A441 C at Le Mans in the 1970s.
This spirit lives on today: Alpine supports female racing drivers with the Academy and thus promotes the next generation of female talent. The latest example of this is 21-year-old Nina Gademan, who is taking part in the F1 Academy. Recruited by her predecessor Abbi Pulling, the Alpine Academy participant will be on hand at Goodwood to meet fans and inspire future racing drivers. At her side will be 13-year-old Sukhmani Khera, an up-and-coming star of the British karting scene.
Both are supported by Nicola Burnside, Brand Director of Alpine UK: in addition to managing the brand in the UK, she has a great passion for amateur motorsport and has already been active at Silverstone, Le Mans, the Nürburgring and last year's Goodwood Revival.
The new Alpine A390 follows in the footsteps of its predecessors
The Alpine appearance at Earl's Court is rounded off by the vehicles with which the
motorsport successes have been achieved: For example, guests can look forward to an Alpine A110 Berlinette from 1973, which brought the brand its first victory in the World Rally Championship. Bernard Darniche triumphed at the Rallye du Maroc. But Marianne Hoepfner also maneuvered the Alpine A110 Berlinette, which is still considered one of the most legendary rally cars with its agility, lightness and pure speed, as part of the "Press On Regardless" rally in the USA in 1974.
Next to it is the Alpine-Renault A441 C Le Mans prototype from 1975: various leading female racing drivers, including Marie-Claude Beaumont and Lella Lombardi, competed with the vehicle in the highly competitive 2-liter class of the World Endurance Championship - and achieved class bests. Alpine thus underlines its long-standing commitment to technical excellence and competition in endurance racing.
The exhibition at the Goodwood Revival is rounded off by the new Alpine A390: this all-electric sports fastback shows the future of the brand. With 470 hp, three electric motors, active torque distribution and a range of up to 555 km (WLTP combined, subject to homologation), the five-seater offers a unique blend of racing DNA and everyday usability, bringing the heritage of motorsport into the age of electromobility.
"Alpine has always stood for lightweight construction, agility and competitive advantage, pushing boundaries and opening new doors," says Nicola Burnside, Brand Director of Alpine UK. "We're proud to celebrate 70 years of motorsport DNA at the Goodwood Revival with three cars that embody our journey: from the A110 that conquered the rally tracks, to the A441 C from Le Mans, to the new A390 that carries that spirit into the future. The Revival is also a great opportunity to pay tribute to some of the drivers who have made history in our cars - from the pioneers like Michèle Mouton to the current stars of the F1 Academy, who are an integral part of our history. Like Alpine itself, they have pushed the boundaries of competition. Their success and competitive spirit continue to shape our future."
