Pierre Gasly is confident in his ability to lead Alpine’s Formula 1 team into the future. Despite joining the Enstone-based squad amidst significant management upheaval and a struggling 2024 car, Gasly has seamlessly integrated into the team and recently extended his contract.
With Esteban Ocon’s departure confirmed for 2025, Gasly will become the sole leader, a role he believes he has already begun to assume organically.
Pierre Gasly’s integration into Alpine has been seamless, a product of mutual trust and respect. His natural drive and demanding nature have found a harmonious balance with the team’s open communication and flexibility.
The Frenchman’s desire for information and autonomy has been met with transparency, fostering a productive working relationship.
Gasly’s decision to extend his stay at Alpine, with an eye on the 2026 regulations, underscores his commitment to building a long-term partnership that mirrors the success of iconic pairings like Schumacher and Ferrari or Hamilton and Mercedes.
While acknowledging the team’s current challenges, Gasly remains optimistic about Alpine’s future, believing their shared determination will eventually yield positive results.