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Flavio Briatore appears to have confirmed one Alpine driver for the 2025 F1 season.
Alpine advisor Flavio Briatore has confirmed Pierre Gasly for 2025, focusing on making the car competitive rather than finalizing a teammate. Briatore’s return to the Enstone-based team has sparked discussions at the Spanish Grand Prix, with his priority being to elevate Alpine’s performance. Despite two available seats for 2025, Gasly’s continuation is assured, while Briatore considers young driver options for the second seat. His controversial past, including the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix scandal, has split opinions on his reentry into F1 as an advisor, but he is determined to help Alpine succeed. Briatore cited his experience and eagerness for the challenge as reasons for his return, aiming to assist Alpine in reclaiming their former glory.
