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Alpine Freezes A525 Development and Shifts Resources to 2026

Gasly concedes a stagnant season, with Alpine readying for a Mercedes-powered 2026 campaign

Overview

  • Alpine currently occupies last place in the Constructors’ Championship with 20 points, all scored by Pierre Gasly.
  • The A525 has not received upgrades since the Barcelona Grand Prix and will remain unchanged for the remainder of 2025.
  • Executive advisor Flavio Briatore has stabilized the team’s management ahead of Steve Nielsen’s September arrival to oversee 2026 preparations.
  • Alpine has confirmed it will become a Mercedes customer team in 2026 to capitalize on the new aerodynamic and power unit regulations.
  • Gasly has publicly accepted a lackluster 2025 season in exchange for the prospect of competing for wins and podiums next year.