Alonso believes Verstappen will now enjoy his time on the track as he prepares to mount his first-ever title defence.
With the exception of Williams, all F1 teams participated in Pirelli's 18-inch wheel tyre development program last year.
Barcelona was the first venue to showcase these new challengers, with the ten teams taking to the track for a three-day testing session.
Otmar Szafnauer was appointed Alpine's team principal only recently, having departed Aston Martin at the end of the 2021 season.
After a two-year hiatus, Alonso returned to Formula One in 2021, reuniting with former team Renault under the banner of Alpine.
Like many other teams, Alpine did not actually show their official car in the launch, instead using a show car which had the upgraded livery.
As part of the effort to eliminate single-use plastics, bottle-free zones will be established at Alpine's factories and at races.
Esteban Ocon and Fernando Alonso helped Alpine finish fifth in the Formula 1 constructor's championship in the 2021 season.
Fernando Alonso admits that the constant grind of the F1 lifestyle meant he would have missed out on a number of life's smaller joys.
The Spaniard debuted in the sport in 2001 and will now compete in his 19th full season with Alpine after making a comeback in 2021.