Pierre Gasly has made a surprisingly good prediction. The French driver believes the lucky alignment of the stars, as well as the significant rule changes for 2026, could turn Alpine into a serious contender!
There's a consensus in the paddock that one of the most important elements for 2026, engine development, is led by Mercedes, which has a wealth of experience in this field. Pierre Gasly also knows this, and that if anyone achieves outstanding results in the propulsion department, they will have serious chances in the final count. And starting in 2026, Mercedes will be Alpine's engine supplier.
“I'm very curious about what will happen, because 2026 will be a great opportunity, when I could even win the world championship. That's why I'm preparing a lot for next season. Don't get me wrong, I'll do everything I can to succeed in 2025 as well, but where I finish this season doesn't matter at all; I'm not interested. The team and I are aware of what we can achieve this year and what we can achieve next year, so we've already established the strategy we're working towards. As I said at the presentation in London, if I had to decide, right now I would put every single one of our members and all our resources behind the 2026 program. Next year we want to fight for podiums and wins; that's our goal!” the Frenchman declared with determination.
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