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Pierre Gasly has denied being with a works manufacturer is crucial to his Formula 1 prospects amid reports that Alpine could soon abandon utilising Renault engines. A report emerged this week that Alpine is considering shutting its engine division in Viry-Chatillon to become a customer team once new rules are introduced in 2026. Renault has […]
Alpine is contemplating shutting down its engine division in Viry-Chatillon and becoming a customer team after new rules are implemented in 2026. Renault has struggled to keep up with competitors since the introduction of V6-turbo hybrid engines in 2014 and has faced deficits since an engine freeze in 2022. Pierre Gasly has faith in Alpine’s senior management to make the right decision, despite not confirming the speculations. Gasly is focusing on delivering the best results on the track and trusts the team’s top management to handle the situation. Gasly’s contract with Alpine ends this season, and he is considering staying with the team or exploring other opportunities, influenced by the team’s decision on the power unit side for the regulation reset. Gasly noted the limitations of being in a customer team compared to a works team and highlighted McLaren’s success as a non-works team, showcasing the possibilities for competitiveness. Gasly emphasized the importance of having all options on the table and entrusting the top management to make the best decision for the team.
