Gasly Leads Alpine Reset, Rules Out Quick Fix for 2025
Alpine ends its works engine project to become a Mercedes customer in the rules overhaul next year.
Overview
- From 2026 the team will run Mercedes power, enabling a shift of resources toward mastering the coming chassis rules reset.
- Gasly is the only driver contracted for 2026 and has taken on a wider leadership role alongside youngsters Jack Doohan and Franco Colapinto.
- He has scored all 20 of Alpine’s points this season, with the team currently propping up the Constructors’ table.
- Gasly cautions that fans should not expect late-season gains, noting the A525 has been largely unchanged since Barcelona as development pivots to 2026.
- He maintains he can win with the right car, while senior adviser Flavio Briatore predicts the Mercedes partnership can deliver victories next year.