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Alpine Hypercar reserve driver Jules Gounon is set to make his second FIA WEC start with the French brand at this weekend’s 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. The Frenchman will compete in the No.…
Alpine Hypercar reserve driver Jules Gounon will make his second FIA WEC start at this weekend’s 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps, joining the No. 35 A424 team alongside Charles Milesi and Paul-Loup Chatin in place of injured Ferdinand Habsburg. Habsburg suffered two fractured lumbar vertebrae in a testing incident with Alpine back in March, with his recovery progressing well but no defined timeline for his return to racing. Team principal Philippe Sinault expressed optimism about Gounon stepping in while Habsburg heals, as the team aims to improve upon the challenging Imola race results and gather key insights for technical and operational development. This weekend’s Spa race is crucial in refining the team’s package for upcoming races and the ultimate goal of Le Mans, with preparations underway for a significant unveiling of the new hydrogen-powered Alpenglow concept car at the circuit on May 10-11, showcasing Alpine’s commitment to innovation alongside their racing endeavors.
