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Frederic Makowiecki, a long-timer at Porsche, has joined the Alpine Endurance Team for the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship campaign.
Alpine has announced their updated driver lineup for their second FIA WEC season featuring the A424 Hypercar package, with several familiar faces and one new addition. The team bids farewell to a long-standing partnership with Porsche as a French driver enters his 12th WEC season. Mick Schumacher continues his journey in sportscar racing with Alpine after leaving his reserve role at Mercedes-AMG’s Formula 1 team. Jules Gounon transitions from reserve driver to full-time competitor after impressive performances in the 2024 campaign. The team’s focus is on continual improvement and aiming for success in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Alpine’s Vice-president Bruno Famin emphasizes the shared ambition of the drivers to enhance the team and the A424’s performance in the upcoming season. Stay tuned for further driver allocations as Alpine gears up for the challenges of the 2025 WEC season.
