Pierre Gasly has signed a contract extension with Alpine to the end of the 2028 Formula 1 season.<\/p>\n
The 29-year-old Frenchman, winner of one grand prix, joined the Renault-owned team for the 2023 season, and has scored two podiums for them.<\/p>\n
The move signals faith in Gasly from executive director Flavio Briatore, who was not at the team when the driver initially joined.<\/p>\n
Briatore said: “Since I returned to the team, I have always stated how important it is to build and grow the competitiveness of the Alpine F1 team.<\/p>\n
“We’re well prepared for the new era of F1, beginning in 2026, and now we have our lead driver confirmed to bring us well into the future.<\/p>\n
“Pierre has been an immense asset for the team during this challenging period. I have been very impressed with his attitude, dedication and talent and we look forward to continuing this project together for a long time.”<\/p>\n
Gasly said: “I’m thrilled to commit my long-term future to Alpine. As a Frenchman, especially, driving for a French car company, makes me feel very proud. Since I joined in 2023, I have always felt that this team is the right place to be for the future.”<\/p>\n
Gasly joined Alpine from Red Bull’s second team, then called AlphaTauri, for who he won the Italian Grand Prix in 2020.<\/p>\n
Alpine have not made a decision on their second driver for 2026 as yet.<\/p>\n
The seat alongside Gasly has been occupied by Argentine Franco Colapinto since the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in May.<\/p>\n
He replaced Australian Jack Doohan, who was stood down and returned to a reserve driver role after competing in the first six races of the season.<\/p>\n