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Pierre Gasly put the new Alpine A526 through its paces in a brief shakedown at Silverstone ahead of the official launch of the car ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season. The Enstone team took to a cold and wet Silverstone on Wednesday with Gasly, team-mate Franco Colapinto and Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore all present. […]
Pierre Gasly recently tested the new Alpine A526 at Silverstone before the car’s official launch for the 2026 Formula 1 season. The Enstone team, with Gasly, Franco Colapinto, and Flavio Briatore present, braved cold and wet conditions during the shakedown. Gasly was the sole driver of the car which now features a Mercedes power unit. Alpine’s decision to switch to a Mercedes powertrain is seen as a cost-saving measure after relinquishing their manufacturer status. The team clarified that the Silverstone shakedown was within the ‘filming day’ rule, separate from the Testing of Previous Cars [TPC] test at Barcelona. Gasly remains optimistic for 2026, aiming to showcase his skills and work closely with the team to achieve success in the upcoming season. With concerns about the impact of new regulations on racing quality, Gasly’s focus remains on winning and maximizing every potential advantage.
