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Hungry for sport, he grew up to the sound of Formula 1 engines and the exploits of Ronaldinho. Today, with a Master's degree in sports journalism, he no longer misses an F1 Grand Prix or a PSG match, his two passions and specialties.
After a surprising but successful end to the season, Alpine is looking more calmly towards the future, especially from 2026. And for good reason, the French single-seater will be powered by Mercedes, a very important fact as engine regulations will experience a revolution in 2026. And Flavio Briatore is even aiming for the title. Big news for Pierre Gasly.
In great difficulty at the start of the season, Alpine occupied the back of the grid and did not seem able to escape. Consequently, the organization chart has once again been disrupted and Oliver Oakes was named boss of the stable by Flavio Briatorealso arrived during the season. These choices paid off since the French team finished the season very well, finishing sixth in the constructors' standings thanks in particular to a double podium in Brazil. A rise in power which could be confirmed in the future and especially from 2026, a year which will be marked by an engine revolution. And this is good since Alpine has partnered with Mercedes which will power the French single-seater. Enough to make one think of Flavio Briatore thatAlpine will play the title from 2027. An announcement which should delight Pierre Gasly.
Alpine aims for title in 2027
« Alpine must still be in the top six next year. Maybe a podium from time to time. We need to improve our car to achieve this. It should be possible. Aerodynamically we have a lot more room to maneuver than Ferrari or McLaren. We have taken a big step forward in our development and have improved to reach the same level as Haas and RB F1. But it was already a step for 2025. It would not have been worth the effort for a few races in 2024. We had in fact already given up on that year. This is why I told the engineers: we will only make changes if it helps us next year. In 2026, we want to be on the podium in 50% of all races. Then you automatically win one or two races. In 2027 we must be able to fight for the title », he blurted out in comments reported by Nextgen-auto.combefore continuing.
“In 2027 we must be able to fight for the title”
« With Luca [De Meo, PDG de Renault]I now have the opportunity to do everything we want to do in the next three to five years. The first step was to get rid of our own engine. This means that we are saying goodbye to something that only costs us money and gives us nothing. Mercedes will give us the best engine and gearbox on the market in 2026. If you want to win, 80-90% of your components have to be the best. You don't need disabilities. In 2002, Renault had a very good engine. It was so good that we were even able to sell it to Red Bull later. And the gearbox? It can't make you win races, it can only make you lose them. », added Flavio Briatore.
