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Alpine’s Pierre Gasly has admitted that remaining with a manufacturer heading into Formula 1’s next rules overhaul will be an
Frenchman Pierre Gasly decided to leave the Red Bull team at the end of 2022 to join Renault-owned Alpine, replacing Fernando Alonso. Alpine had a promising start with ground effect regulations in Formula 1 but dropped to sixth place last season. Despite struggles in 2024 with the new A524 car, Gasly remains optimistic, highlighting the potential benefits of being a works team. Gasly believes representing an engine manufacturer, like Alpine, is crucial for his future in F1 due to the development opportunities it offers. Alpine has plans for upgrades to improve performance, with Gasly emphasizing the importance of understanding their current challenges and solutions for the future. Gasly acknowledges Alpine’s recent setbacks but sees positive changes internally that will eventually lead to better on-track results and career progression.