Alpine to highlight the achievements of women in motorsport at Goodwood Revival

French sportscar specialists Alpine will head to the 2025 Goodwood Revival on September 12-14 with a landmark Earl’s Court display honouring 70 years of motorsport DNA and the pioneering women who helped put the marque on the map.

The competition history of legendary Alpine drivers Michèle Mouton, Marianne Hoepfner, Marie-Claude Beaumont, and Lella Lombardi will be in the spotlight, with fans given the chance to get up close with three models that chart Alpine’s journey from rally and endurance specialist glory to an electrified future – the 1973 Works A110 Berlinette, 1975 A441 C prototype, and the new A390 sport fastback.

Michèle Mouton began her international rally career in the A110 before going on to become one of the greatest drivers in World Rally history, alongside Marianne Hoepfner, an entrant in the 1974 Press On Regardless Rally in the USA, to Marie-Claude Beaumont and Lella Lombardi, who competed in the A441 C at Le Mans in the 1970s.

Michele Mouton in Alpine A110
Rally legend Michèle Mouton started her storied racing career behind the wheel of an Alpine A110 (Image: Alpine)

That spirit continues today through Alpine’s support of the Academy roster of racing drivers, including one of Alpine’s newest F1 Academy signings, Nina Gademan, 21, who competes in the F1 Academy.

Nina and her predecessor Abbi Pulling, who won the F1 Academy last season, will be present at Goodwood to meet fans and inspire future female racers.

New Alpine A390 joined by historical forebears

Alpine’s cars will take centre stage in the Earl’s Court display, led by the Works A110 Berlinette from 1973 that carried Alpine to success in the inaugural World Rally Championship. Notable results include Bernard Darniche’s victory on the 1973 Rallye du Maroc and Marianne Hoepfner’s entry in the 1974 Press On Regardless Rally in the USA. The A110 Berlinette remains one of the most iconic rally cars of its era, combining agility, lightness and outright speed.

Alpine A110 Berlinette
The 1973 Alpine A110 Berlinette will be one of a number of Alpine cars on display at the 2025 Goodwood Revival (Image: Alpine)

The Alpine-Renault A441 C Le Mans prototype (1975) that competed in the World Endurance Championship will also be present. It was driven with distinction by several leading female racers, including Marie-Claude Beaumont and Lella Lombardi, who achieved class-leading performances in the ultra-competitive 2-litre category. The car represents Alpine’s enduring commitment to technical excellence and competitive spirit on the endurance stage.

The display is completed by the new 2025 Alpine A390. Making its Goodwood Revival debut, this all-electric sport fastback showcases Alpine’s future. With 346kW (470hp), three e-motors, active torque vectoring, and a range of up to 555km (345 miles), the A390 brings Alpine’s motorsport heritage into the electrified era.

Nina Gademan Alpine F1 Academy
21-year-old F1 Academy driver Nina Gademan will also be present at Goodwood to meet fans and inspire future female racers (Image: Alpine)

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