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French sportscar manufacturer Alpine has revealed that four-time Le Mans class winner Nicolas Lapierre will take up a new role as sporting director for the Alpine Endurance Team next year, followin…
Alpine has announced that Nicolas Lapierre, a four-time Le Mans class winner, will become the sporting director for the Alpine Endurance Team next year. Lapierre, who recently stepped back from professional driving, will support the WEC Hypercar team principal Philippe Sinault and focus on enhancing the performance of the drivers and the team as a whole. Lapierre expressed gratitude towards Alpine for the opportunity and is excited to continue contributing to the team’s success in a new capacity.
In his new role, Lapierre will bring his extensive experience to guide the drivers and collaborate with the technical teams, emphasizing the importance of teamwork in endurance racing. He will start officially on January 1st, 2025, after familiarizing himself with the position during the WEC season finale in Bahrain next month. Jules Gounon will take Lapierre’s place on the No. 36 A424 alongside Mick Schumacher and Matthieu Vaxivière for the upcoming race.
Philipe Sinault, the team principal, expressed his enthusiasm for Lapierre’s appointment, highlighting their successful collaboration over the years and the mutual trust they share. Bruno Famin, the VP of Alpine Motorsports, believes Lapierre’s addition to the management structure will propel the team forward in the upcoming season, building on their achievements and collective efforts in the A424 program.
