Alpine F1 Confirms 2025 Driver With Contract Announcement

Alpine F1 Team has officially announced a significant step in solidifying its future lineup by signing Pierre Gasly to a multi-year contract extension, ensuring his presence on the team for 2025 and potentially beyond. This comes after the announcement that the team would part ways with Esteban Ocon at the end of the 2024 season.

During his time with Alpine, Gasly has shown commendable performance levels, particularly shining at the 2023 Belgian GP Sprint and the Dutch Grand Prix, where he finished third. These accomplishments have not only elevated his status within the team but have also earned him the continuation of his journey with the French automaker.

Expressing his contentment with the extension, Gasly remarked in a press release from the team:

“I feel very much at home at this great team. I enjoy being a real part of both the Formula 1 project and the wider Alpine Cars vision. I’ve been officially here for over 18 months and it has always been the plan to build a long-term project with the Team. While on-track it’s been a challenging season so far, I remain faithful to the project and I am not going anywhere. I am happy with the changes made, the hard work, and the direction the team is taking. There is a lot of potential in this team’s personnel and resources. I’m excited for what is to come in the future and right now I’m focusing on the everyday details that we are putting in to improve our performances.”

On the managerial side, Bruno Famin, the Team Principal of Alpine, shared his enthusiasm about retaining Gasly:

“The extension of Pierre’s contract with the team is very pleasing. He is a driver with huge experience in Formula 1 and continues to show huge amounts of potential on-track. For Alpine as a brand, he is a great ambassador and we therefore look forward to continuing our collaboration. While this is important for our future, we do have to keep our eyes close to what is coming and that is focusing on improving our current package. We have high ambitions this current season and we will work tirelessly to achieve those things. We will take our time in deciding Pierre’s team-mate and we are excited with the options we have on the table.”

Looking ahead, Alpine’s strategy remains adaptive and ambitious. The team is currently exploring options for Gasly’s teammate with names like Carlos Sainz, Jack Doohan, Viktor Martins, Mick Schumacher, and Valtteri Bottas floating around in the speculation pool.

The re-integration of Flavio Briatore as an Executive Advisor is another move seen as part of a broader strategic realignment. His comeback is expected to inject a fresh perspective and drive within the team’s leadership dynamics, aiming at enhancing performance and sustaining growth.

From a broader perspective, the extension of Gasly’s contract and the careful selection of his future teammate form part of a more extensive strategy by Alpine. They aim to not only stabilize their current lineup but also fortify their competitive edge in the forthcoming F1 seasons.