Frenchman Gasly Extends Alpine Stay Until 2028

Pierre Gasly has signed a statement hold pinch Alpine to nan extremity of nan 2028 Formula 1 season.

The 29-year-old Frenchman, victor of 1 expansive prix, joined nan Renault-owned squad for nan 2023 season, and has scored 2 podiums for them.

The move signals religion successful Gasly from executive head Flavio Briatore, who was not astatine nan squad erstwhile nan driver initially joined.

Briatore said: "Since I returned to nan team, I person ever stated really important it is to build and turn nan competitiveness of nan Alpine F1 team.

"We're good prepared for nan caller era of F1, opening successful 2026, and now we person our lead driver confirmed to bring america good into nan future.

"Pierre has been an immense plus for nan squad during this challenging period. I person been very impressed pinch his attitude, dedication and talent and we look guardant to continuing this task together for a agelong time."

Gasly said: "I'm thrilled to perpetrate my semipermanent early to Alpine. As a Frenchman, especially, driving for a French car company, makes maine consciousness very proud. Since I joined successful 2023, I person ever felt that this squad is nan correct spot to beryllium for nan future."

Gasly joined Alpine from Red Bull's 2nd team, past called AlphaTauri, for who he won nan Italian Grand Prix successful 2020.

Alpine person not made a determination connected their 2nd driver for 2026 arsenic yet.

The spot alongside Gasly has been occupied by Argentine Franco Colapinto since nan Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix successful May.

He replaced Australian Jack Doohan, who was stood down and returned to a reserve driver domiciled aft competing successful nan first six races of nan season.

Alpine had been hoping for different proven driver to capable nan spot alongside Gasly, but their options person narrowed considerably since Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez signed for nan caller Cadillac team.