Pierre Gasly has signed a contract extension with Alpine to the tip of the 2028 Components 1 season.
The 29-year-old Frenchman, winner of 1 grand prix, joined the Renault-owned crew for the 2023 season, and has scored two podiums for them.
The transfer indicators religion in Gasly from govt director Flavio Briatore, who was not on the crew when the motive force initially joined.
Briatore mentioned: “Since I returned to the crew, I’ve all the time said how necessary it’s to construct and develop the competitiveness of the Alpine F1 crew.
“We’re effectively ready for the brand new period of F1, starting in 2026, and now we now have our lead driver confirmed to deliver us effectively into the longer term.
“Pierre has been an immense asset for the crew throughout this difficult interval. I’ve been very impressed together with his perspective, dedication and expertise and we stay up for persevering with this venture collectively for a very long time.”
Gasly mentioned: “I am thrilled to commit my long-term future to Alpine. As a Frenchman, particularly, driving for a French automotive firm, makes me really feel very proud. Since I joined in 2023, I’ve all the time felt that this crew is the best place to be for the longer term.”
Gasly joined Alpine from Crimson Bull’s second crew, then known as AlphaTauri, for who he gained the Italian Grand Prix in 2020.
Alpine haven’t decided on their second driver for 2026 as but.
The seat alongside Gasly has been occupied by Argentine Franco Colapinto because the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in Might.
He changed Australian Jack Doohan, who was stood down and returned to a reserve driver position after competing within the first six races of the season.
Alpine had been hoping for one more confirmed driver to fill the seat alongside Gasly, however their choices have narrowed significantly since Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez signed for the brand new Cadillac crew.
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