Alfa Romeo is officially back!

The Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team has launched its new challenger, the C37, ahead of the 2018 Formula 1 championship.

As the 2018 season is about to kick off, Frédéric Vasseur, Team Principal, says: “We have put lots of effort and hard work into the C37 over the last few months, and it is fantastic to be launching the new car today.”

“Our target ahead of 2018 is clear: We have to catch up with the field and continue improving our performance during the course of the season. We have put lots of energy and commitment into the development of the C37. I want to thank our partners and fans for their continuous support. The return of Alfa Romeo to Formula 1 sets another milestone in the team’s history, and I am proud that such a historical brand has chosen us for their return to the sport. We are eager to start the 2018 season as the Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team,” Vasseur continues.

Alfa Romeo’s return to F1 also marks the return of the iconic “Quadrifoglio” badge, which has featured on Alfa’s high-performance cars from as early as 1923. The four-leaf clover finds its way onto the engine cover of the new C37, carrying its heritage and good luck.

Jörg Zander, Technical Director, explains: “Speaking about the C37, the car philosophy is much different to that of the C36. The aerodynamic concept has changed significantly, and the C37 has several new features in comparison to its predecessor. The 2018 Ferrari engine will also give us a boost in terms of our performance. We hope that we will make progress with the C37 and that we are more competitive compared to 2017.”

The official track-debut of the C37 will take place during the first winter tests at the Circuit de Catalunya at the end of February 2018.