Pierre Guthrie has signed to violate his future with Alpine till the top of the 2028 season and prolong his keep to no less than six years.
The French joined Alpine from Alpha Tauri in 2023, successful the rostrum at Zandvolt in his first season with the crew. A second prime three end adopted as a part of Alpine’s gorgeous double podium at Interlagos.
Regardless of having a tenth place finest end within the 2024 Driver Championship, Guthrie says Alpine is suited to additional problem the grid sooner or later, and is appropriate for changing into a Mercedes Energy Unit buyer subsequent season.
“I am excited to decide to Alpine my long-term future,” Guthrie stated. “I am extraordinarily proud to be driving in the direction of a French automobile firm, particularly as a Frenchman. Since becoming a member of in 2023, I’ve at all times felt that this crew is the proper place for the longer term.
“Flavio’s (Briatol) I, my dedication to the François (Provost) undertaking, and the folks we have now at Enstone, wish to make this a pure determination and are available right here for years to our joint objectives. To win the race and world championships.
With Guthrie paired with rookies Jacques Douhan and Franco Colapinto this 12 months, Briatore describes the Frenchman because the lead driver for the Alpine, a key ingredient of the subsequent three seasons.
“Since coming again to the crew, I’ve at all times stated how essential it’s to construct and develop the competitiveness of the BWT Alpine F1 crew,” Briatorie stated. “We’re effectively ready for the brand new period of Components 1 that begins in 2026. Now we’re certain our lead drivers will information us into the longer term.
“Pierre was an enormous asset to the crew throughout this difficult interval. I used to be very impressed along with his angle, dedication and expertise. I stay up for persevering with this undertaking collectively for a very long time.”
