Amid ongoing changes at Alpine, Pierre Gasly continues to express confidence in the team‘s direction, despite mounting negative press and on-track difficulties this season. The French driver acknowledges the team’s current struggles but believes substantial progress is happening behind the scenes as Alpine works through a time of instability.

This year, Alpine has undergone major shifts including the replacement of rookie Jack Doohan with Franco Colapinto mid-season and the departure of Team Principal Oliver Oakes. These internal changes have contributed to a turbulent environment for the Formula 1 outfit. In addition, the resignation of Renault CEO Luca de Meo has intensified uncertainty around Alpine’s leadership and future plans.

Looking Ahead: The Promise of Mercedes Power and Future Ambitions

Currently positioned 10th in the championship standings, Alpine has struggled to find form on the track, yet Gasly remains hopeful due to the technical partnership with Mercedes that is set to begin next season. Access to a new power unit is seen as a key factor in lifting the team’s performance and competitiveness moving forward. Gasly’s sights are set beyond the present, aiming for his first Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship in 2026 as Alpine prepares to become a customer team of Mercedes.

He highlights the team‘s focus on laying a strong foundation during this transition period, viewing the upcoming regulation overhaul as a chance for Alpine to challenge at the front once again. Gasly’s optimism is rooted in the belief that the collective efforts of the team will restore Alpine’s competitiveness over the coming years.

New Leadership and the Goal of Reviving Alpine’s Glory

Following the exit of Oliver Oakes, veteran Formula 1 figure Flavio Briatore has taken charge, bringing with him a vision inspired by Alpine’s previous successes with legends like Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso. This change in leadership is expected to steer the team toward improved results and a strategic resurgence up the grid.

Gasly welcomes Briatore’s guidance and sees it as a positive sign for the team’s evolution. Despite the external doubts and ongoing speculation, Gasly remains focused on the internal progress and cohesiveness within Alpine, confident that the upcoming years will mark an exciting new chapter in the team’s Formula 1 journey.