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Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto back Alpine’s title aspirations for F1’s new rules era
Alpine drivers Pierre Gasly and Franco Colapinto support the team’s claim that it can compete for the Formula 1 championship in the upcoming rules cycle, aiming for race wins in 2026 and potential titles by 2027 as stated by Flavio Briatore before the Spanish Grand Prix.
Despite not winning a race since 2021, Alpine, under Renault’s ownership, is undergoing significant changes to be better positioned for the 2026 regulation overhaul, including switching to customer engines from Mercedes to enhance competitiveness and development efficiency.
Gasly echoes Briatore’s optimism for the team’s prospects, emphasizing the new opportunities presented by the upcoming rule changes and the collective effort within Alpine to meet the challenges of a new era in F1 by leveraging improved resources and processes.
Colapinto emphasizes the team’s dedication to building a competitive car for the revised regulations, recognizing Briatore’s influence and the hard work at the Enstone factory to deliver a strong vehicle for 2026, anticipating a positive outlook for Alpine’s performance in the evolving landscape of Formula 1.
