Pierre Gasly has dedicated his long-term future to Alpine by signing a contract extension that may see him race for the French producer till not less than the tip of the 2028 marketing campaign.
The 29-year-old joined Alpine forward of the 2023 season and has since scored two podiums whereas additionally enjoying a key position in serving to the staff safe sixth place within the Groups’ Championship final season.
Gasly’s earlier contract wasn’t because of expire till the tip of subsequent season however each side have been eager to increase that deal by an additional two years and so put pen to paper forward of this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix.
Alpine stated in an announcement: “The deal reaffirms Pierre’s dedication to Alpine and cements Alpine’s perception in Pierre as the motive force to steer the staff into the brand new regulation period in 2026 and past, beneath the management of Flavio Briatore and with the total backing of Renault Group led by the brand new CEO Francois Provost.”
Talking in regards to the information, Gasly stated: “I’m thrilled to commit my long-term future to Alpine. As a Frenchman, particularly, driving for a French automobile firm, it makes me really feel very proud.
“Since I joined in 2023, I’ve at all times felt that this staff is the suitable place to be for the long run.
“Flavio’s assist and perception in me, Francois’ dedication to the Formulation 1 mission, in addition to the individuals we’ve got in Enstone made this a pure resolution and I wish to be right here in years to return and ship on our joint goal: to win races and World Championships.
“We’re all on this collectively and I look ahead to persevering with this particular story.”
Briatore added: “Since I returned to the staff, I’ve at all times said how necessary it’s to construct and develop the competitiveness of BWT Alpine Formulation One Group.
“We’re nicely ready for the brand new period of Formulation 1, starting in 2026, and now we’ve got our lead driver confirmed to deliver us nicely into the long run.
“Pierre has been an immense asset for the staff throughout this difficult interval. I’ve been very impressed together with his angle, dedication and expertise and we look ahead to persevering with this mission collectively for a very long time.”
It stays unclear who will likely be Gasly’s staff mate from subsequent season and past, with Franco Colapinto at the moment occupying the seat alongside him.
