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The BWT pink responds beautifully to a warm channel, while the Alpine blue stays cleaner under a cool one, so splitting the two is the fastest way to make the livery work after dark. The pink nose section should feel lively and the blue sidepods should feel deep, and the contrast between them is what gives the car its energy. That separation is the single most useful decision when lighting this model.
The pink on the A524's nose is the brightest patch of the car, and it anchors the front end the moment the room dims. A soft wash behind it keeps the nose readable without turning it into a pink lamp, which would throw the whole balance off. The nose should be the brightest point, not the brightest thing in the room.
The blue bodywork does not need to fight for attention, because the pink already does that. Keeping the blue panels quiet gives the car depth and stops the whole thing from reading as one loud stripe. That layering, bright pink over dark blue, is what the real A524 looks like under floodlights, and the model can copy it at 1:24 scale.
The A524's livery is busy enough that a visible cable disappears among the graphics, which is a small mercy on an open-wheel car. The cleanest run follows the floor and the inside edge of the sidepod, where the pink and blue panels meet. Builders who take a minute to lay the harness there end up with a model that looks untouched from the front.
Among the 2025 Speed Champions F1 cars, the Alpine is the one that adds colour to the row, and its light kit should lean into that personality. AFOLs who build a full grid will notice how much the pink does for the whole display after dark, pulling the eye along the lineup. It is a small car with a big job, and the right light lets it do that job.
The blue and pink channels on the A524 are best run from a single feed that splits behind the sidepod, so both colours come up together instead of one lagging the other. That keeps the livery looking balanced at dusk, which is the whole point of the two-tone look. The split point also gives the harness a natural hiding place behind the floor, where the busy livery covers any small trace of cable.
| Product | BWT Alpine F1 A524 Race Car |
|---|---|
| Pieces | 258 |
| Release Date | 2025 |
| Theme | Speed Champions |
| Set Number | 77248 |
The A524 carried Alpine's blue into 2024 with the BWT pink splashed across the nose and sidepods, which made it one of the few cars on the grid that did not blend into the black-and-navy crowd. LEGO's 258-piece version keeps that colour clash intact, and it is the pink that does the heavy lifting for the model's identity. On a shelf full of dark racers, the Alpine is the one you spot first.
Blue and pink are a gift for lighting because the two colours react differently to the same source. Blue wants to go dark, pink wants to glow, and a good light kit can play that difference instead of flattening it. The goal is a car that looks like its livery was designed to be seen at dusk, with the blue staying cool and the pink reading bright.

Immerse yourself in the electrifying world of Formula 1 with ZENE spectacular lighting kit designed exclusively for the LEGO BWT Alpine F1 A524 Race Car #77248. This premium lighting system transforms your model with vibrant pink and purple LED effects that perfectly capture Alpine's distinctive BWT livery. Our meticulously positioned lights highlight the aerodynamic contours, illuminate the cockpit, and create a stunning underbody glow that mimics the dramatic atmosphere of night races at iconic circuits like Singapore and Abu Dhabi.
What's Included
- The Led Light Kit includes Connecting Cables, Lights, Expansion Boards, etc.
- Battery Box(withoutĀ Batteries).
- Instructions in PDF format provided.
Type: Compatible with LEGOĀ® sets
Material: Eco-friendly ABS plastic