ALFA ROMEO F1 TEAM ORLEN 2022 C42 SHOW CAR
The Official Alfa Romeo F1 2022 Team ORLEN C42 Show Car #9 is a limited-production, full-scale replica of the C42 that raced in the 2022 FIA Formula One World Championship, built using the same process as the running cars and originally reserved for F1 teams and partners. It faithfully recreates the chassis and red livery driven by Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu, and the buyer receives it personally signed by both drivers, making it a standout piece of Formula One memorabilia.
What is the Alfa Romeo C42 show car?
The C42 Show Car accurately reflects the chassis and liveries of the actual Alfa Romeo C42 that competed in the 2022 season. It was part of the new generation of F1 cars built under the regulations introduced in 2022, featuring larger 18-inch wheels and a more streamlined shape for improved ground-effect aerodynamics. This particular example is the last C42 Show Car remaining, originally intended exclusively for F1 teams and partners, which makes it especially rare for collectors.
How did the real C42 perform in 2022?
The C42 was powered by a Ferrari 1.6-litre V6 turbo-hybrid engine and ran on 18-inch Pirelli tyres. It carried the shortest wheelbase of any 2022 car and used a push-rod suspension layout front and rear. Driven by former Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas and rookie Zhou Guanyu, the car scored points at multiple races and the team finished sixth in the Constructors' Championship. The switch from a mostly white livery to the bold red design gave the 2022 Alfa Romeo F1 car one of the most recognizable looks on the grid. You can review the full technical history on the C42 reference page and the official livery reveal on Formula1.com.
Why this show car is a collector's piece
Because it is manufactured using the same process as running F1 cars, the C42 Show Car is a high-quality, authentic display piece rather than a scale model. Signed by both Bottas and Zhou, it is the kind of trophy that anchors a serious Formula One collection. Additional auction details were listed on F1 Authentics.
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If the C42 captures your passion for Formula One, browse TheArsenale's Formula 1 memorabilia collection and its cars collection. Comparable show cars and race-used pieces include the Williams FW17 1995 show car, the Renault F1 R31 show car, and the Charles Leclerc 2021 Formula 1 original helmet.
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