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Pierre Gasly has committed his long-term future to Alpine’s Formula 1 team, after signing a new contract extension
Pierre Gasly has signed a new contract with Alpine’s Formula 1 team, keeping him with the squad until the end of 2028. While his time with Alpine has seen some frustrations, Gasly’s best results include two third-place finishes at the Dutch Grand Prix in 2023 and the Brazilian Grand Prix in 2024. The team hopes for a significant improvement with the switch to Mercedes engines in 2026 under the new regulations. Gasly’s commitment to Alpine is supported by Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore and Renault CEO Francois Provost. Briatore sees Gasly as the right driver to lead Alpine, especially as the team aims for race wins and championships. Gasly’s impressive performance on the track has solidified his position as the team’s lead driver as they prepare for the future challenges of Formula 1.
