Solido Alpine A523 S4317702: Pierre Gasly Dutch GP 1:43 Guide

Solido item S4317702 represents Pierre Gasly’s Alpine A523 number 10 from the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. The finished 1:43 collector model wears the blue-and-pink BWT Alpine race livery from Gasly’s third-place result and combines a diecast metal body with plastic detail parts, rubber tires, a fixed body and a protective display base with clear cover.

This is an event-specific Formula One release, not a generic 2023 Alpine. Match the number 10, Pierre Gasly driver identity, Dutch Grand Prix specification, 1:43 scale and manufacturer item S4317702. Exact-product records commonly list EAN 3663506037559.

Solido S4317702 at a glance

• Manufacturer: Solido
• Vehicle represented: Alpine A523 Formula One car
• Driver: Pierre Gasly
• Car number: 10
• Event: 2023 Dutch Grand Prix
• Result represented: Third place
• Scale: 1:43
• Livery: BWT Alpine blue-and-pink race graphics
• Construction: Diecast metal with plastic detail parts
• Tires: Rubber
• Wheels: Free rolling
• Opening panels: None
• Approximate model dimensions: About 13 × 4.8 × 3 cm
• Presentation: Display base with clear protective cover
• Recommended audience: Collector model, ages 14 and older
• Manufacturer item: S4317702
• EAN commonly listed: 3663506037559

Why the Dutch Grand Prix specification matters

The 2023 Dutch Grand Prix was a changing-weather race in which timing and tire choice reshaped the running order. Gasly started 12th, moved onto intermediate tires early in the opening rain and stayed in contention through later weather changes and interruptions. He was classified third after Sergio Perez received a five-second penalty for speeding in the pit lane.

That podium gives S4317702 a specific historical identity. It represents Gasly’s first Grand Prix podium as an Alpine driver and his first Formula One race podium since 2021. A collector record should therefore preserve the event, result and driver—not reduce the release to “blue Alpine F1 car.”

How to confirm the exact S4317702 release

1. Read the item number. The box or base should identify S4317702.
2. Check the driver. The release is Pierre Gasly, not Esteban Ocon.
3. Confirm the car number. The nose, engine cover and package should show number 10.
4. Match the event. The product record identifies the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix.
5. Verify the result. This is the third-place Zandvoort specification.
6. Check the scale. The model is 1:43.
7. Compare all five images. Review the bodywork, livery, wheels, halo, wings and package from multiple angles.
8. Use the EAN carefully. 3663506037559 is commonly associated with this exact item, but the printed package label remains the final record.

Do not confuse it with the Ocon Monaco A523

Solido also produced an Alpine A523 number 31 associated with Esteban Ocon’s 2023 Monaco Grand Prix podium. That is a separate release with a different driver, car number, race story and product code. The shared A523 chassis and BWT Alpine color family do not make the two models interchangeable.

For duplicate control, record at least five fields: Solido, S4317702, Pierre Gasly, number 10, 2023 Dutch Grand Prix. This prevents a search result or shortened marketplace title from collapsing two podium cars into one catalog entry.

Fixed body: no opening panels

The body is sealed. The sidepod lines, nose seams, engine cover and cockpit surround are not intended to open. Do not insert a blade, fingernail or tool into a panel line.

At 1:43 scale, the fixed construction helps preserve the narrow nose, floor edges, suspension arms and aerodynamic surfaces. The model’s value is in its race-specific shape, graphics and compact presentation rather than working body panels.

Handling the front wing, suspension and halo

Modern Formula One models have several projecting details that can be damaged by sideways pressure. The front wing, suspension arms, mirrors, halo and rear wing should never be used as lifting points.

• Lift the car beneath the chassis or by the display base.
• Keep fingers away from the front-wing endplates.
• Do not press down on the halo or airbox.
• Support the model over a padded surface when inspecting the underside.
• Return the car to its base before moving it between rooms.
• Use the clear cover during long-term display to reduce dusting and handling.

Rubber tires and free-rolling wheels

The rubber tires and rolling wheels add a convincing race-car stance, but S4317702 is a collector model rather than a track toy. Roll it only on a clean, smooth surface and avoid textured scenery that can catch a suspension arm or wing edge.

• Check that each tire is centered on its wheel.
• Do not pull the car by one tire.
• Keep rubber tires away from soft vinyl, uncured paint and adhesive residue.
• Do not apply tire shine, oil or household cleaner.
• If the model remains loose, check periodically that all four tires sit evenly.

Using the display base and clear cover

The base and clear cover are part of the practical presentation. They protect the exposed aerodynamic details, keep the item label with the car and make it easier to arrange several 1:43 race models in a consistent row.

1. Set the base on a level shelf.
2. Lift the clear cover vertically so it cannot catch the rear wing or mirrors.
3. Keep the car secured to the base unless removal is necessary.
4. Use an acrylic-safe microfiber cloth on the cover.
5. Leave a small gap between neighboring cases so each cover can be removed safely.
6. Keep the outer box and internal packaging with the model.

A display base is not a shipping restraint by itself. For transport, return the complete model and case to the fitted manufacturer packaging.

Inspecting the BWT Alpine livery

The A523’s blue-and-pink BWT graphics are central to the release. Examine the nose, sidepods, engine cover, rear wing and wheel-area markings under neutral light. Five exact product images are available on the Muncle Mikes product page, so use the full gallery rather than one thumbnail.

A small difference in sponsor placement, number style or event marking can identify another race specification. Do not assume every 2023 Alpine A523 uses the same decal layout.

Lighting and photographing the model

The blue body and pink panels respond well to broad, soft lighting. A light gray or white base keeps the floor and tires visible without competing with the livery. Avoid a strongly blue backdrop, which can erase the sidepod edges.

• Use a low front three-quarter view for the nose, front wing and number 10.
• Use a side view for the full BWT graphic layout.
• Use a slightly elevated rear angle for the engine cover and rear wing.
• Keep the clear case off-camera when reflections hide the graphics.
• Replace the cover immediately after photography.

Planning the 1:43 display footprint

The model itself is approximately 13 cm long, 4.8 cm wide and 3 cm high. The base and cover occupy more space than the car, so measure the complete case before planning a tight shelf or drawer.

Formula One cars are long and narrow compared with many road cars at the same scale. Leave extra length for the front and rear wings and enough hand clearance to lift the case without touching adjacent models.

Race-result context without overstating the model

S4317702 commemorates the car and driver associated with Gasly’s Dutch Grand Prix podium. It does not reproduce a moving race scene, weather effects or every post-race condition. The finish should be evaluated against the packaged model and exact product images, not against an assumption that it must show rain, tire spray or damage.

Likewise, the model’s podium association does not establish future rarity or resale value. Preserve the item number, package and condition because those facts are more dependable than value predictions.

Arrival checklist

1. Confirm manufacturer item S4317702.
2. Verify Alpine A523, Pierre Gasly and car number 10.
3. Confirm the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix third-place identity.
4. Check the 1:43 scale marking.
5. Compare the livery with all five product images.
6. Inspect the outer box, clear cover and display base.
7. Check the front wing, suspension arms, mirrors, halo and rear wing.
8. Confirm all four rubber tires are seated evenly.
9. Do not attempt to open the body.
10. Photograph both sides, front, rear, top, underside, base label and package.
11. Record the EAN printed on the received box.

Who should choose this release

Solido S4317702 is a strong fit for Pierre Gasly collectors, Alpine Formula One displays, 2023 season collections and race-result shelves built around podium cars. The protective case and compact 1:43 footprint also make it practical for collectors who want an event-specific F1 model without the shelf space required by 1:18.

Final identification check

The exact release is the Solido 1:43 Alpine A523 number 10 driven by Pierre Gasly in the 2023 Dutch Grand Prix, representing his third-place result in the blue-and-pink BWT Alpine livery. It has diecast-and-plastic construction, rubber tires, free-rolling wheels, a fixed body with no openings, a display base and clear cover, approximate 13 × 4.8 × 3 cm model dimensions, manufacturer item S4317702 and commonly listed EAN 3663506037559.

View the Solido Alpine A523 Pierre Gasly S4317702

Explore more Solido models and collectibles, 1:43 diecast models, diecast and scale-model cars, and diecast models and collectibles.